Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 2 x + 2 } { 10 x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 6 }$$

question 166

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { 2 x + 2 } { 10 x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 6 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 5 x + 3 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 2 x + 2 } { 10 x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 6 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 2 x } { 5 x + 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 x + 5 } { 5 x + 16 }\)

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