Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 14 - x } { x - 14 }$$

question 121

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. $$\frac { 14 - x } { x - 14 }$$

• A) \(- 1\) (Provided \(x \neq 14\) )
• B) \(x + 14 \quad\) (Provided \(x \neq 14 )\)
• C) 1 (Provided \(x \neq 14 )\)
• D) \(\frac { 14 - x } { x - 14 }\); cannot be simplified

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