Perform the Indicated Operation(s) $$\frac { 5 x } { x + 9 } + \frac { 3 x - 8 } { x + 9 } - \frac { 2 x } { x + 9 }$$

question 92

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation(s) . Simplify if possible.
- $$\frac { 5 x } { x + 9 } + \frac { 3 x - 8 } { x + 9 } - \frac { 2 x } { x + 9 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 6 x - 8 } { x + 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 6 x - 8 } { 3 x + 27 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 10 x - 8 } { x + 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 10 x + 8 } { x - 9 }\)

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