Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 5 x + 4 } { 10 } + \frac { 7 x - 4 } { 10 }$$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 5 x + 4 } { 10 } + \frac { 7 x - 4 } { 10 }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 6 x } { 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 6 x } { 5 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 12 x } { 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 35 x } { 5 }\)

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Definitions:

Proteins

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Gastrointestinal Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, including organs like the stomach and intestines, involved in digesting food and absorbing nutrients.

Dipeptide

A molecule consisting of two amino acids joined by a single peptide bond.

Fatty Chyme

A semi-fluid mass of partly digested food enriched with fats, that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.