Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 9 x - 9 y } { x + 9 }$$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 9 x - 9 y } { x + 9 }$$

• A) \(x - 2 y + 1\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 9 }\)
• C) cannot be simplified
• D) \(x - y\)

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