Question

How do I solve this rational expression?
(2/x) + (1/x+4)

Answer 1

\[\Large \frac {2}{x}-\frac{1}{x+4}\]

You have to get a common denominator first... which we can do like this \[\Large \frac {2}{x}*\frac{ (x +4)}{ (x+4) }-\frac{1}{(x+4)}*\frac{ x }{ x }\]

Answer 2

@agent0smith Actually its the addition of the fractions.

Answer 3

I worked out the problem. Thanks for the help.

Answer 4

Good for you!

Answer 5

Now you are above addition of rational expressions.