Simplify
- $$\frac { 10 - 10 x } { 5 x - 5 }$$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$\frac { 10 - 10 x } { 5 x - 5 }$$

• A) 2
• B) \(10 x - 10\)
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) \(5 x - 5\)

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