Simplify the Expression $\frac { | - 5 | + 9 } { 3 - 5 }$

question 383

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\frac { | - 5 | + 9 } { 3 - 5 }$

• A) 3
• B) \(- 2\)
• C) \(- 7\)
• D) 7

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