Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { 15 x ^ { 2 } + 24 x + 9 } { 3 x + 3 }$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $\frac { 15 x ^ { 2 } + 24 x + 9 } { 3 x + 3 }$

• A) \(\frac { 5 x + 3 } { 3 x }\)
• B) \(\frac { 5 x + 24 } { 3 x + 5 }\)
• C) \(5 x + 3\)
• D) Cannot be simplified

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