Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 4 x - 4 y } { x + 4 }$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 4 x - 4 y } { x + 4 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 4 x - 4 y } { x + 4 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 4 }\)
• C) \(x - y\)
• D) \(x - 2 y + 1\)

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