Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { 3 x - 6 } { ( 4 + x ) ( 2 - x ) }$$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { 3 x - 6 } { ( 4 + x ) ( 2 - x ) }$$

• A) \(\frac { 3 x - 6 } { 4 + x }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 3 } { 4 + x }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 + x }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 3 x - 6 } { 4 + x }\)

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