Perform the Operation Indicated $$\frac { 7 x - 12 } { x - 1 } - \frac { 2 x - 8 } { x - 1 }$$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
- $$\frac { 7 x - 12 } { x - 1 } - \frac { 2 x - 8 } { x - 1 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 5 x - 4 } { x - 1 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 5 x + 20 } { x - 1 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 5 x - 20 } { x - 1 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 5 x + 4 } { x - 1 }\)

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