Add or Subtract $\frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x + 3 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40 } - \frac { 3 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40 }$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract.
- $\frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x + 3 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40 } - \frac { 3 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40 }$

• A) \(\frac { x + 1 } { x - 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x - 1 } { x + 8 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x + 1 } { x + 8 }\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 5 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 40 }\)

Understand the concept and mathematical formula for compound interest.

Calculate the time required for an investment to reach a specific value under different compounding periods.

Determine the average annual rate of enrollment or return.

Calculate the remaining time until maturity for strip bonds.

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