Perform the Operation Indicated $$\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } - \frac { 4 } { 16 - x ^ { 2 } }$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
- $$\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } - \frac { 4 } { 16 - x ^ { 2 } }$$

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

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