Add, and Then Simplify, If Possible $\frac { 5 } { x + 2 } + \frac { 7 } { x - 4 }$

question 141

Essay

Add, and then simplify, if possible. $\frac { 5 } { x + 2 } + \frac { 7 } { x - 4 }$

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