Write the Answer as a Single Term and Simplify $$( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 4 } + \frac { x } { 5 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 } }$$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Write the answer as a single term and simplify.
- $$( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 4 } + \frac { x } { 5 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 } }$$

• A) \(\frac { 5 + x } { 5 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 6 x + 15 } { 5 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 } }\)
• C) \(1 + \frac { x } { 5 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 6 x + 3 } { 5 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 } }\)

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