Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
-$$\frac { 4 } { 11 + x } + \frac { x + 2 } { 11 + x }$$
A) $\frac { 6 } { 11 }$
B) $\frac { x + 6 } { 22 + x }$
C) $\frac { 6 } { 22 }$
D) $\frac { x + 6 } { 11 + x }$

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Since both fractions have the same denominator, you can combine the numerators over the common denominator, resulting in $\frac{4 + (x + 2)}{11 + x}$, which simplifies to $\frac{x + 6}{11 + x}$.

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Perform the Operation Indicated $\frac { 4 } { 11 + x } + \frac { x + 2 } { 11 + x }$