Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 5 } { 8 x ^ { 2 } } + \frac { 5 } { 8 x ^ { 2 } }$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $\frac { 5 } { 8 x ^ { 2 } } + \frac { 5 } { 8 x ^ { 2 } }$

• A) \(\frac { 4 } { 5 x ^ { 2 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 5 } { 2 x ^ { 4 } }\)
• C) 5
• D) \(\frac { 5 } { 4 x ^ { 2 } }\)

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