Solve the Rational Inequality $$\frac { x + 15 } { x + 9 } < 3$$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Express the solution in interval notation.
- $$\frac { x + 15 } { x + 9 } < 3$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 9 ) \cup ( 9 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - 9 , - 6 )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 9 ) \cup ( - 6 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 6 ) \cup ( 9 , \infty )\)

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