Perform the Operation Indicated $$\frac { x } { x + 4 } + \frac { 6 x + 5 } { 4 + x }$$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
- $$\frac { x } { x + 4 } + \frac { 6 x + 5 } { 4 + x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 7 x + 5 } { x + 4 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 5 } { x + 4 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 5 x + 5 } { x + 4 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 7 x } { x + 4 }\)

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