Multiply the Fractions and Reduce $\frac { 5 x - 20 } { 36 } \cdot \frac { 42 } { 9 x - 36 }$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Multiply the fractions and reduce: $\frac { 5 x - 20 } { 36 } \cdot \frac { 42 } { 9 x - 36 }$

• A) \(\frac { 35 } { 56 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 35 } { 54 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 175 } { 486 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } } { 164 }\)

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Definitions:

Ornithosis

An infectious disease also known as psittacosis, contracted from birds, particularly parrots, pigeons, and poultry.

Psittacosis

An infectious disease primarily transmitted to humans from birds, particularly parrots, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci.

Parrot Fever

Also known as Psittacosis, an infectious disease transmitted to humans by birds, particularly from the parrot family.

Parotitis

Inflammation of the parotid gland, one of the major salivary glands, which can lead to swelling and pain near the ears.