Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 12 - 4 x } { 21 - 7 x }$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { 12 - 4 x } { 21 - 7 x }$$

• A) 3
• B) \(\frac { 4 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(- 3\)
• D) \(- \frac { 4 } { 7 }\)

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