Write the Expression in Lowest Terms $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 5 } { x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 3 }$$

question 603

Multiple Choice

Write the expression in lowest terms.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 5 } { x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 3 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x + 5 } { x - 3 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x - 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x - 5 } { x + 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 1 } { x + 1 }\)

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