Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 4 } { x - 5 } + \frac { x + 8 } { 5 - x }$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 4 } { x - 5 } + \frac { x + 8 } { 5 - x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 12 + x } { 0 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 17 x - 60 } { ( x - 5 ) ( 5 - x ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { - x - 4 } { x - 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { x + 4 } { x - 5 }\)

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