Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16 }$$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 16 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 4 } { 8 x + 4 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 4 } { x + 4 }\)
• C) \(- 1\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 4 } { x + 4 }\)

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