Perform the Indicated Operation $$( 2 x ) ^ { - 2 } - ( 3 x ) ^ { - 1 }$$

question 280

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$( 2 x ) ^ { - 2 } - ( 3 x ) ^ { - 1 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 4 x - 3 } { 12 x ^ { 2 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 2 - 3 x } { x ^ { 2 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 - 4 x } { 12 x ^ { 2 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { 6 x - 2 } { 2 }\)

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