Identify the Given Function as a Linear Function, a Quadratic $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 }$$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Identify the given function as a linear function, a quadratic function, or a rational function.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 }$$

• A) Quadratic
• B) Rational
• C) Linear

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