Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 7 y + 10 } { y ^ { 2 } + 10 y + 25 }$$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 7 y + 10 } { y ^ { 2 } + 10 y + 25 }$$

• A) cannot be simplified
• B) \(\frac { 7 y + 2 } { 10 y + 5 }\)
• C) \(\frac { y + 2 } { y + 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 7 y + 10 } { 10 y + 25 }\)

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