Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x }$

question 185

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. $\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x }$

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

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