Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 3 x - 12 } { 8 - 2 x }$$

question 88

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { 3 x - 12 } { 8 - 2 x }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 3 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(- 4\)
• C) 4
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 2 }\)

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