Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) } { x + 2 }$$

question 106

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) } { x + 2 }$$

• A) \(x + 2\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 4 } { x + 2 }\)
• C) \(x - 2\)
• D) \(- ( x + 2 )\)

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