Question

what is the sum?
$\frac{x}{x + 3}+\frac{3}{x + 3}+\frac{2}{x + 3}$
$\frac{5}{3}$
$\frac{x + 5}{x + 3}$
$\frac{x + 5}{3x+27}$
$\frac{6x}{x + 3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine numerators

Since the denominators are the same ($x + 3$), we add the numerators: $\frac{x+3 + 2}{x+3}$

Step2: Simplify numerator

$x+3 + 2=x + 5$, so the result is $\frac{x + 5}{x+3}$

Answer:

$\frac{x + 5}{x+3}$