Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 5 y - 24 } { y ^ { 2 } + 3 y - 40 }$$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 5 y - 24 } { y ^ { 2 } + 3 y - 40 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 5 y - 3 } { 3 y - 5 }\)
• B) Cannot be simplified
• C) \(\frac { 5 y - 24 } { 3 y - 40 }\)
• D) \(\frac { y - 3 } { y - 5 }\)

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