Perform the Indicated Operation $$\left( \frac { x } { x + 3 } - \frac { x } { x - 3 } \right) \div \frac { x } { 7 x + 21 }$$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\left( \frac { x } { x + 3 } - \frac { x } { x - 3 } \right) \div \frac { x } { 7 x + 21 }$$

• A) 0
• B) \(- \frac { 42 } { ( x - 3 ) }\)
• C) 14
• D) \(- \frac { 6 x ^ { 2 } } { 7 ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } ( x - 3 ) }\)

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