Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 7 } { x } \cdot \left( \frac { 2 } { x + 2 } - \frac { 2 } { x - 2 } \right)$

question 130

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $\frac { 7 } { x } \cdot \left( \frac { 2 } { x + 2 } - \frac { 2 } { x - 2 } \right)$

• A) \(\frac { 28 } { x ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 28 } { x ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) }\)
• C) \( - \frac { 56 } { x ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { 56 } { x ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) }\)

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