Perform the Indicated Operation(s) $$\frac { 2 x + 7 } { x + 8 } - \frac { 3 x + 5 } { x + 8 } - \frac { 9 x } { x + 8 }$$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation(s) . Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 2 x + 7 } { x + 8 } - \frac { 3 x + 5 } { x + 8 } - \frac { 9 x } { x + 8 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x + 2 } { x + 24 }\)
• B) \(\frac { - 14 x + 12 } { x + 8 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 10 x + 2 } { 3 x + 24 }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 10 x + 2 } { x + 8 }\)

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