Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x + 3 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 }$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $\frac { x + 3 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 3 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 3 }\)
• C) cannot be simplified
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\)

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