Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 9 } { x - 8 } + \frac { 18 } { 8 - x }$$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 9 } { x - 8 } + \frac { 18 } { 8 - x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 9 } { x - 8 }\)
• B) \( = \frac { 27 } { x - 8 }\)
• C) \( = \frac { 9 } { x - 8 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 27 } { x - 8 }\)

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