Simplify -8/(2x+7)+-9/(2x+7)

$\frac{- 8}{2 x + 7} + \frac{- 9}{2 x + 7}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 8 - 9}{2 x + 7}$

Simplify the expression.

Subtract $9$ from $- 8$ .

$\frac{- 17}{2 x + 7}$

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{17}{2 x + 7}$