Q. QuestionPerform the operation and combine to one fraction.x+73x+5+x+53
Question Prompt: Question prompt: Combine the two fractions into one single fraction.
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator to combine the fractions. The common denominator will be (x+7)(x+5).
Rewrite Fractions: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator.
Combine Numerators: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Expand Numerators: Expand the numerators.
Simplify Numerator: Simplify the numerator by combining like terms.
Check for Simplifications: Check for any further simplifications. Since the numerator and denominator have no common factors, this is the final simplified form.
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