Find the Least Common Denominator of the Rational Expressions $\frac { x - 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 8 }$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Find the least common denominator of the rational expressions.
- $\frac { x - 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 8 }$ and $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + x }$

• A) \(x + 1\)
• B) \(( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(x ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(x ( x + 8 ) ( x + 1 )\)

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