Subtract Simplify the Result, If Possible $$\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } - \frac { 7 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 4 }$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Subtract. Simplify the result, if possible.
- $$\frac { x } { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } - \frac { 7 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 4 }$$

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 28 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) }\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 6 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 28 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 28 } { ( x - 4 ) ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 ) }\)

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Markdowns

Reductions in the selling price of goods, often to clear old stock or during sales promotions.

Original Price

The initial cost set for a product or service before any discounts, promotions, or markdowns are applied.

Markdown

A reduction from the original or listed price of a product, typically to stimulate sales or clear inventory.

Discounting

The practice of reducing the price of goods or services, typically to attract customers or move excess inventory.