Perform the Operation Indicated $$\frac { 6 x + 5 } { x + 2 } - \frac { 7 x + 7 } { x + 2 } - \frac { 8 x } { x + 2 }$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation indicated. Simplify.
- $$\frac { 6 x + 5 } { x + 2 } - \frac { 7 x + 7 } { x + 2 } - \frac { 8 x } { x + 2 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x - 2 } { x + 6 }\)
• B) \(\frac { - 21 x + 12 } { x + 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 9 x - 2 } { 3 x + 6 }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 9 x - 2 } { x + 2 }\)

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