Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
-$$\frac { 5 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 5 } { 4 - x }$$
A) 0
B) $- \frac { 10 } { x - 4 }$
C) $\frac { 10 } { x - 4 }$
D) $\frac { 5 } { x - 4 }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression simplifies to 0 because the denominators $x - 4$ and $4 - x$ are opposites, making the fractions add to 0 when simplified.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 5 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 5 } { 4 - x }$