Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 3 } - 216 } { x - 6 }$$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 3 } - 216 } { x - 6 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 36\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 6 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } - 36\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 3 } - 216 } { x - 6 }\)

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