Add the Rational Expressions $\frac { x - 3 } { 9 } + \frac { x + 9 } { 10 }$

question 51

Multiple Choice

Add the rational expressions. Be sure to express your answer in simplest form. $\frac { x - 3 } { 9 } + \frac { x + 9 } { 10 }$

• A) \(\frac { 19 x - 111 } { 90 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 2 x + 51 } { 19 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 19 x + 51 } { 90 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 81 } { 19 x + 51 }\)

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