Perform the Indicated Operation(s) $$\frac { 24 } { x - 8 } - \frac { 6 } { x - 8 }$$

question 79

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation(s) . Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 24 } { x - 8 } - \frac { 6 } { x - 8 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 24 ( x - 8 ) } { 6 ( x - 8 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { 18 } { x }\)
• C) \(\frac { 18 } { x - 8 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 30 } { x - 8 }\)

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