Question

2

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Place the steps required to determine the sum of the two expressions in the correct order.
(3x+12) + 2z
(z- - 3)(+4)
or + 6
---+12
(32+12)+2
(-3)(-4)
2z
31: +
+
(+2)(-3) (1 – le + 1]
5+12
(2-3)(2+4)
2z
(3) + (æ - +)
3(+4)
2a
38+6

Answer 1

see attached

Explanation:

You want the steps to simplify the sum of two rational expressions.

Steps

In general, the steps will be ...

1. Factor each expression
2. Cancel common factors
3. Express each term using a common denominator
4. Combine the numerators over one denominator
5. Simplify the numerator

See the attachment for the order for the given sum.

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Additional comment

You can also look for factors in the combined numerator that will cancel denominator factors. And, you can expand the denominator to standard form.

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