How to solve 2 5 + 1 7 =-+-

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{7}=-+-$$

$\frac{19}{35}\approx 0.542857143$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $7$ is $35$. Convert $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{1}{7}$ to fractions with denominator $35$.

$$\frac{14}{35}+\frac{5}{35}$$

Since $\frac{14}{35}$ and $\frac{5}{35}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{14+5}{35}$$

Add $14$ and $5$ to get $19$.

$$\frac{19}{35}$$

$\frac{19}{5 \cdot 7} = 0.5428571428571428$