Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 9 x ^ { 2 } - 17 x + 8 } { x - 1 }$$

question 256

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { 9 x ^ { 2 } - 17 x + 8 } { x - 1 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 9 x ^ { 2 } - 17 x + 8 } { x - 1 }\)
• B) \(9 x ^ { 2 } - 25\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 1 }\)
• D) \(9 x - 8\)

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