Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x } { x - 3 } + \frac { 12 } { x - 3 }$

question 289

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x } { x - 3 } + \frac { 12 } { x - 3 }$

• A) \(x - 4\)
• B) \(x - 3\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 12 } { x - 3 }\)
• D) \(x + 4\)

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