Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
- $$\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } - \frac { 8 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 4 }$$

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Multiple Choice

Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
- $$\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } - \frac { 8 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 4 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 32 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 7 x + 32 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 32 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 7 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 ) }\)

Comprehend the implications of specialization and trade for global economies.

Grasp the benefits of free trade and the negative impacts of trade restrictions.

Recognize the factors determining whether a country exports or imports a particular good.

Understand the role of opportunity costs in determining comparative advantage.

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Definitions:

Operating Capacity

The maximum output or the level of service that a company can achieve with its current resources under normal conditions.

Dividend Payout Ratio

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Additional Debt

Borrowing more funds in addition to existing debt, which can increase a company's leverage and financial risk.

Operating Capacity

The maximum output that a company can produce under normal conditions within a given period using its existing resources.