Question

try it! 1. find the sum. a. \\(\frac{10x - 5}{2x + 3} + \frac{8 - 4x}{2x + 3}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Combine numerators (common denominator)

$\frac{(10x - 5) + (8 - 4x)}{2x + 3}$

Step2: Simplify the numerator

$\frac{10x - 5 + 8 - 4x}{2x + 3} = \frac{6x + 3}{2x + 3}$

Step3: Factor numerator

$\frac{3(2x + 1)}{2x + 3}$

Answer:

$\frac{3(2x + 1)}{2x + 3}$