Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 25 } { x - 5 }$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 25 } { x - 5 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 5 }\)
• B) \(x - 5\)
• C) \(x + 5\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 5 }\)

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