Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 2 x ^ { 2 } - 18 } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 15 } \div \frac { 4 x + 8 } { x + 5 }$$

question 222

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. If possible, simplify your answer.
- $$\frac { 2 x ^ { 2 } - 18 } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 15 } \div \frac { 4 x + 8 } { x + 5 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x - 3 } { 2 ( x - 2 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { 2 ( x + 2 ) } { x + 3 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x - 3 } { 2 ( x + 2 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { x + 3 } { 2 ( x + 2 ) }\)

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