Perform the Operation Indicated $$\frac { 6 } { x + 5 } - \frac { 2 } { x - 5 }$$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
- $$\frac { 6 } { x + 5 } - \frac { 2 } { x - 5 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 4 x - 20 } { ( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { 4 } { ( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { 4 x + 40 } { ( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { 4 x - 40 } { ( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 ) }\)

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