Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { a ^ { 2 } + 13 a + 40 } { a ^ { 2 } - 3 a - 40 }$

question 102

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. $\frac { a ^ { 2 } + 13 a + 40 } { a ^ { 2 } - 3 a - 40 }$

• A) \(\frac { a + 8 } { a - 5 }\)
• B) a + 5
• C) \(\frac { a + 8 } { a + 5 }\)
• D) \(\frac { a + 8 } { a - 8 }\)

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