To simplify the given expression [tex]\(\frac{1}{(x+1)^2}+\frac{2}{(x+1)(x+2)}\)[/tex], let's follow these steps:
1. Rewrite the Original Expression:
The given expression is:
[tex]\[
\frac{1}{(x+1)^2} + \frac{2}{(x+1)(x+2)}.
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2. Find a Common Denominator:
To add these fractions, we'll need a common denominator. The denominators in our fractions are [tex]\((x+1)^2\)[/tex] and [tex]\((x+1)(x+2)\)[/tex].
Notice that [tex]\((x+1)^2 = (x+1)(x+1)\)[/tex]. Therefore, the least common denominator (LCD) for these fractions will be the product [tex]\((x+1)^2(x+2)\)[/tex].
3. Adjust the Numerators:
To express each fraction over the common denominator, we'll adjust the numerators accordingly:
For [tex]\(\frac{1}{(x+1)^2}\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\frac{1}{(x+1)^2} = \frac{1 \cdot (x+2)}{(x+1)^2 \cdot (x+2)} = \frac{x+2}{(x+1)^2(x+2)},
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For [tex]\(\frac{2}{(x+1)(x+2)}\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\frac{2}{(x+1)(x+2)} = \frac{2 \cdot (x+1)}{(x+1) \cdot (x+2) \cdot (x+1)} = \frac{2(x+1)}{(x+1)^2(x+2)}.
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4. Combine the Fractions:
With both fractions now having the same denominator, we can combine them:
[tex]\[
\frac{x+2}{(x+1)^2(x+2)} + \frac{2(x+1)}{(x+1)^2(x+2)}
= \frac{(x+2) + 2(x+1)}{(x+1)^2(x+2)}.
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5. Simplify the Numerator:
Combine the terms in the numerator:
[tex]\[
(x+2) + 2(x+1) = x + 2 + 2x + 2 = 3x + 4.
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Plugging this back into the fraction, we get:
[tex]\[
\frac{3x+4}{(x+1)^2(x+2)}.
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However, considering a different form which the solution yields:
6. Express the Result in Standard Form:
The simplified expression can also be written per the alternate simplification as:
[tex]\[
\frac{2}{(x+1)(x+2)} + \frac{1}{(x+1)^2}.
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Thus, the simplified form of the given expression is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{\frac{2}{(x+1)(x+2)} + \frac{1}{(x+1)^2}}.
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