Divide Simplify If Possible $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 63 } { x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 81 } + \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 7 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 63 }$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Divide. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 63 } { x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 81 } + \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 7 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 63 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } + 18 x + 81 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x - 7 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x }\)
• C) \(x - 7\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 7 } { x }\)

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