Add or Subtract as Indicated $$\frac { 5 } { x - 7 } + \frac { 4 } { 7 - x }$$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Simplify the result, if possible.
- $$\frac { 5 } { x - 7 } + \frac { 4 } { 7 - x }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { x - 7 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 7 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 9 } { x - 7 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 7 - x }\)

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