Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 2 a b } { a ^ { 2 } - b ^ { 2 } } - \frac { b } { a - b } + 2$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify, if possible.
- $$\frac { 2 a b } { a ^ { 2 } - b ^ { 2 } } - \frac { b } { a - b } + 2$$

• A) \(\frac { 2 a + 3 b } { a ^ { 2 } - b ^ { 2 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 2 a b - b + 2 } { a + b + 1 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 2 a + 3 b } { a + b }\)
• D) \(\frac { ( a - b ) ( 2 a + 3 b ) } { a ^ { 2 } - b ^ { 2 } }\)

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