Add or Subtract as Indicated $$\frac { 5 } { x - 6 } - \frac { 3 } { 6 - x }$$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Simplify the result, if possible.
- $$\frac { 5 } { x - 6 } - \frac { 3 } { 6 - x }$$

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

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