Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 3 } { x + 13 } + \frac { 4 } { x + 13 }$$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 3 } { x + 13 } + \frac { 4 } { x + 13 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { x + 13 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 13 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 7 } { x + 26 }\)
• D) 1

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