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

question 99

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Simplify the result, if possible.
- $$\frac { 4 } { x } + \frac { 8 } { x - 2 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 12 x - 8 } { x ( x - 2 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { 12 x - 8 } { x ( 2 - x ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { 8 x - 12 } { x ( 2 - x ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { 8 x - 12 } { x ( x - 2 ) }\)

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