Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 3 } { x + 4 } - \frac { 3 x } { 5 x + 20 } + \frac { 5 } { 4 x + 16 }$$

question 170

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 3 } { x + 4 } - \frac { 3 x } { 5 x + 20 } + \frac { 5 } { 4 x + 16 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 8 - 3 x } { 20 ( x + 4 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { 85 + 12 x } { 20 ( x + 4 ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { 85 - 12 x } { 20 ( x + 4 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { 35 + 12 x } { 5 ( x + 4 ) }\)

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