Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 7 x ^ { 2 } - 57 x + 8 } { x - 8 }$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { 7 x ^ { 2 } - 57 x + 8 } { x - 8 }$$

• A) \(7 x ^ { 2 } - 58\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 8 }\)
• C) cannot be simplified
• D) \(7 x - 1\)

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