Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 4 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 6 }$$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 4 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 6 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 4 x + 2 } { 5 x + 3 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 4 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 6 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x + 2 } { x + 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 4 x + 4 } { 5 x + 6 }\)

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