Add Simplify the Result, If Possible $$\frac { x } { x + 5 } + \frac { - 8 } { x + 5 }$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Add. Simplify the result, if possible.
- $$\frac { x } { x + 5 } + \frac { - 8 } { x + 5 }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 8 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { - 8 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 10 x + 25 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x - 8 } { x + 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 7 x } { x + 5 }\)

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