Evaluate the Rational Expression for the Given Value of the Variable

question 50

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the rational expression for the given value of the variable
- $\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 7 x + 5 } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 10 }$ for $x = 2$

• A) \(= \frac { 21 } { 4 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 3 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(- 4\)
• D) \(-\frac { 23 } { 2 }\)

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