Divide Simplify If Possible $$\frac { r ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } } { r + y } \div \frac { r } { r ^ { 2 } + r y }$$

question 105

Multiple Choice

Divide. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { r ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } } { r + y } \div \frac { r } { r ^ { 2 } + r y }$$

• A) \(r - y\)
• B) \(r ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 1 } { r }\)
• D) \(r\)

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