Question

What is the sum?

StartFraction x Over x + 3 EndFraction + StartFraction 3 Over x + 3 EndFraction + 2 Over x + 3 EndFraction

Answer 1

`\displaystyle (x+5)/(x+3)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

`\displaystyle (x)/(x+3) + (3)/(x+3) + (2)/(x + 3)`

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine fractions:
   `\displaystyle (x+3+2)/(x+3)`
2. Combine like terms:
   `\displaystyle (x+5)/(x+3)`