Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 24 } { 20 - x - x ^ { 2 } }$

question 121

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. $\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 24 } { 20 - x - x ^ { 2 } }$

• A) \(\frac { x + 6 } { 4 - x }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x - 4 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x - 6 } { 5 - x }\)
• D) \(- \frac { x + 6 } { x + 5 }\)

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