Add the rational expressions to find the sum: 2x+3x+5.(1 point)

Responses

5x+10x2+5x
Start Fraction 5 x plus 10 over x squared plus 5 x End Fraction

13x+5
Start Fraction 13 over x plus 5 End Fraction

52x+5
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x plus 5 End Fraction

2x+8x2+5x

1 answer

To add the rational expressions given in the problem, we first need to identify what they are. However, it seems like the expressions provided might be a bit unclear. Let’s first simplify the expression for \(2x + 3x + 5\).

  1. Combine like terms for \(2x + 3x\): \[ 2x + 3x = 5x \] So, we have: \[ 5x + 5 \]

This can be written as: \[ 5(x + 1) \]

Since this seems to be a straightforward addition of linear terms and constants, it doesn't seem to directly match any of the options you provided. On reviewing, it appears there are a couple of fractions listed that could represent the expression in different forms.

To analyze the provided choices:

  1. 5x + 10 over x^2 + 5x: This does not align with our simplified version.
  2. 13 over x + 5: This form does not correlate either.
  3. 52x + 5 over 2x + 5: Doesn't match.
  4. 2x + 8x^2 + 5x: This would need further simplification and doesn't add up to our evaluated expression above.

None of the options given directly correspond to the sum we calculated \(5x + 5\).

If you meant for different expressions or fractions to be added, please clarify the initial terms or the correct notation, and I can provide further assistance!