Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 26 x - 72 } { 3 x + 18 } + \frac { 144 - 14 x } { 3 x + 18 }$$

question 130

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 26 x - 72 } { 3 x + 18 } + \frac { 144 - 14 x } { 3 x + 18 }$$

• A) \(- 4\)
• B) 8
• C) 4
• D) 2

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