Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Test - Page 499: 7

Answer

$ \frac{x^2+2x+15}{(x+3)(x-3)}$.

Work Step by Step

In order to add the two rational fractions, we must find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of the kids. The LCD is $(x+3)(x-3)$. Multiply the numerator and the denominator to form LCD at the denominators. $\Rightarrow \frac{x}{x+3}+ \frac{5}{x-3}=\frac{x(x-3)}{(x+3)(x-3)}+ \frac{5(x+3)}{(x+3)(x-3)}$ Use distributive property. $\Rightarrow \frac{x^2-3x}{(x+3)(x-3)}+ \frac{5x+15}{(x+3)(x-3)}$ Add the numerators because denominators are same. $\Rightarrow \frac{x^2-3x+5x+15}{(x+3)(x-3)}$ Add like terms. $\Rightarrow \frac{x^2+2x+15}{(x+3)(x-3)}$.
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