Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { 4 - x }$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { 4 - x }$$

• A) \(- x + 4\)
• B) \(x - 4\)
• C) \(- x - 4\)
• D) cannot be simplified

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