Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 8 x } { x - 6 } + \frac { 12 } { x - 6 }$$

question 74

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 8 x } { x - 6 } + \frac { 12 } { x - 6 }$$

• A) \(x - 6\)
• B) \(x - 2\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 12 } { x - 6 }\)
• D) \(x + 2\)

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