Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 25 } { ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 25 } { ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

• A) \(x - 5\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 25 } { ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { x + 5 } { x - 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 5 } { x + 5 }\)

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