Question

Explain the steps involved in adding two rational expressions. DONE

Answer 1

Answer

Step-by-step explanation: example

5/(X+2). + 2/(X+1)

Common denominator. Is both (X+2)(X+1)

So the first fraction needs (X+1) since it already has (X+2) the second fraction needs ( X+2)

5(X+1). / (X+2)((X+1) +. 2/(X+2)/(X+1)

So multiply 5 with X then 5 with 1 and 2 times X and 2 times 2

5x+5 + 2x+4 / (X+2)((X+1)

Answer 7x+9/ (X+2)(X+1)