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

question 124

Multiple Choice

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

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

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