Solve the Equation $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 8 } { x } + - 5 = \frac { 4 ( x + 2 ) } { x }$$

question 177

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 8 } { x } + - 5 = \frac { 4 ( x + 2 ) } { x }$$

• A) \(\{ 0,9 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 9 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 9 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 0 , - 9 \}\)

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