Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 3 } { x - 1 }$$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 3 } { x - 1 }$$

• A) \(x + 3\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } + 3\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } - 3\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } + x + 3\)

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