Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { ( x + 2 ) ( x - 3 ) } { ( x - 3 ) ( x + 9 ) }$$

question 112

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { ( x + 2 ) ( x - 3 ) } { ( x - 3 ) ( x + 9 ) }$$

• A) \(\frac { x - 2 } { x - 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 2 } { x + 9 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 2 x - 3 } { 2 x + 6 }\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 9 } { x - 2 }\)

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