Find the Domain of the Expression $$\frac { a - 9 } { - 8 + a }$$

question 526

Multiple Choice

Find the domain of the expression.
- $$\frac { a - 9 } { - 8 + a }$$

• A) all real numbers
• B) \(\{ a \mid a \neq 8 \}\)
• C) \(\{ a \mid a \neq - 8 \}\)
• D) \(\{ a \mid a \neq 9 \}\)

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