Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - x y - 6 y } { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 5 x - 5 y }$

question 77

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression.
- $\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - x y - 6 y } { x ^ { 2 } - x y + 5 x - 5 y }$

• A) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x - 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x + 5 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 6 x - 6 y } { 5 x + 5 y }\)
• D) \(\frac { x - 6 } { x + 5 }\)

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Definitions:

Carpel

The female reproductive unit of a flower; carpels bear ovules. Compare with pistil.

Female Reproductive

Pertaining to the system in females involved in producing eggs, supporting embryo/fetus development, and giving birth.

Petals

The colorful parts of a flower that surround the reproductive structures.

Corolla

Collectively, the petals of a flower.