Add the Rational Expressions $$\frac { 13 } { x + 3 } + \frac { 3 x - 4 } { x + 3 }$$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Add the rational expressions. Assume there are no zero denominators. $$\frac { 13 } { x + 3 } + \frac { 3 x - 4 } { x + 3 }$$

• A) 1
• B) 3
• C) 6
• D) \(\frac { 3 x + 4 } { x + 3 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 3 x + 8 } { x + 3 }\)

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