Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 6 y + 9 } { y ^ { 2 } + 9 y + 18 }$$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { y ^ { 2 } + 6 y + 9 } { y ^ { 2 } + 9 y + 18 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 6 y + 1 } { 9 y + 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 6 y + 9 } { 9 y + 18 }\)
• C) \(\frac { y + 3 } { y + 6 }\)
• D) Cannot be simplified

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