Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { ( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 2 } - 36 }$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $\frac { ( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 2 } - 36 }$

• A) \(\frac { x - 6 } { x + 6 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x - 6 }\)
• C) cannot be simplified
• D) 1

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