Evaluate the Rational Function $$r ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 11 x + 24 } { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 12 } , r ( 3 )$$

question 167

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the rational function.
- $$r ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 11 x + 24 } { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 12 } , r ( 3 )$$

• A) \(- 5\)
• B) Undefined
• C) 5
• D) \(\frac { 11 } { 7 }\)

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