Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 36 } { 6 - x }$$

question 218

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 12 x + 36 } { 6 - x }$$

• A) -6
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } - 6 x\)
• C) \(x - 6\)
• D) \(6 - x\)

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