Perform the Operation Indicated $$\frac { 9 } { \mathrm {~cd} } + \frac { 5 } { \mathrm { c } }$$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
- $$\frac { 9 } { \mathrm {~cd} } + \frac { 5 } { \mathrm { c } }$$

• A) \(\frac { 9 \mathrm {~d} + 5 } { \mathrm {~cd} }\)
• B) \(\frac { 9 + 5 d } { c d }\)
• C) \(\frac { 9 + 5 c } { c d }\)
• D) \(\frac { 14 } { c d }\)

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