Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x y + 18 y ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 2 } + 16 x y + 63 y ^ { 2 } }$$

question 132

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x y + 18 y ^ { 2 } } { x ^ { 2 } + 16 x y + 63 y ^ { 2 } }$$

• A) \(\frac { x + 2 y } { x + 7 y }\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 x + 18 y } { 16 x + 63 y }\)
• C) cannot be simplified
• D) \(\frac { x + 7 y } { x + 2 y }\)

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