Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 4 } { x + 2 }$$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 4 } { x + 2 }$$

• A) \(x + 2\)
• B) \(x - 4\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 2 }\)
• D) \(x - 2\)

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