Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { ( x + 3 ) ( x - 8 ) + ( x + 3 ) ( x + 7 ) } { 3 ( x + 3 ) }$

question 4

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $\frac { ( x + 3 ) ( x - 8 ) + ( x + 3 ) ( x + 7 ) } { 3 ( x + 3 ) }$

• A) \(\frac { 2 x - 1 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(2 x - 1\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 1 } { 3 }\)

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