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2x+7x5
2x+7x5=( Simplify your answer.)

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The simplified form of the given expression is 9x10x(x5).

Steps

Step 1 :The given expression is 2x+7x5.

Step 2 :The common denominator of 2x and 7x5 is x(x5).

Step 3 :We need to convert each fraction to have this common denominator.

Step 4 :The first fraction becomes 2(x5)x(x5).

Step 5 :The second fraction becomes 7xx(x5).

Step 6 :Adding these two fractions together, we get 2x10+7xx(x5).

Step 7 :Simplifying the numerator, we get 9x10x(x5).

Step 8 :The simplified form of the given expression is 9x10x(x5).

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