Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 9 } { 3 + x }$$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 9 } { 3 + x }$$

• A) \(x + 3\)
• B) 0
• C) \(3 - x\)
• D) \(x - 3\)

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