Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { y ^ { 3 } - 64 } { y - 4 }$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $$\frac { y ^ { 3 } - 64 } { y - 4 }$$

• A) \(y ^ { 2 } - 16\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { y - 4 }\)
• C) \(y ^ { 2 } + 4 y + 16\)
• D) Cannot be simplified

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