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

question 158

Multiple Choice

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

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

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