Perform the Indicated Operation $\frac { 4 x - 7 } { x } + \frac { - 8 x - 2 } { 2 x }$

question 245

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
- $\frac { 4 x - 7 } { x } + \frac { - 8 x - 2 } { 2 x }$

• A) \(\frac { 0 x + 12 } { 2 x }\)
• B) \(\frac { 0 x - 16 } { 2 x }\)
• C) \(\frac { 16 x - 16 } { 2 x }\)
• D) \(\frac { 0 x - 16 } { 2 x ^ { 2 } }\)

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