Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x + 5 } { x ^ { 3 } + 125 }$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $\frac { x + 5 } { x ^ { 3 } + 125 }$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 25 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } - 25 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } - 5 x + 25 }\)

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