Write the Expression in Lowest Terms $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 2 y + 1 } { y ^ { 2 } + 6 y + 5 }$$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Write the expression in lowest terms.
- $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 2 y + 1 } { y ^ { 2 } + 6 y + 5 }$$

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

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