Answer
The student added the denominators, which is wrong.
Work Step by Step
The given rational expression is
$=\frac{2}{x+3}+\frac{3}{x+3}$
$=\frac{2+3}{x+3}$
Simplify.
$=\frac{5}{x+3}$
The student added the denominators, which is wrong.
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 688: 34
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