Add or Subtract as Indicated $$\frac { 8 } { x - 9 } + \frac { 6 } { 9 - x }$$

question 122

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Simplify the result, if possible.
- $$\frac { 8 } { x - 9 } + \frac { 6 } { 9 - x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 2 } { 9 - x }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 2 } { x - 9 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 14 } { x - 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 } { x - 9 }\)

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