Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } } { x - 1 } + \frac { - 4 x } { x - 1 }$$

question 225

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } } { x - 1 } + \frac { - 4 x } { x - 1 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 4 x } { x - 1 }\)
• B) \(4 \mathrm { x }\)
• C) 0
• D) \(\frac { 4 x ( x + 1 ) } { x - 1 }\)

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