Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x - 5 } { x ^ { 2 } - 25 }$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $\frac { x - 5 } { x ^ { 2 } - 25 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 5 }\)
• B) \(x + 5\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 5 }\)
• D) cannot be simplified

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