Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 4 } { x ^ { 2 } + 7 x + 12 }$$

question 125

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 4 } { x ^ { 2 } + 7 x + 12 }$$

• A) \(x + 2\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 2 } { x + 3 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x + 2 } { x + 4 }\)
• D) cannot be simplified

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