Find the Least Common Denominator $$\frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 18 } - \frac { 8 } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 15 }$$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Find the least common denominator.
- $$\frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 18 } - \frac { 8 } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 15 }$$

• A)(x + 6)(x - 3)(x + 5)
• B)(x + 6)(x - 3)
• C)(x - 6)(x + 3)(x + 5)
• D)(x - 3)(x + 5)

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