Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 6 x - 18 } { 15 - 5 x }$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { 6 x - 18 } { 15 - 5 x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 6 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 6 } { 5 }\)
• C) 1
• D) \(- 1\)

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