Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { a ^ { 2 } - 25 } { 5 - a }$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. $\frac { a ^ { 2 } - 25 } { 5 - a }$

• A) 5 \(-\) a
• B) a \(-\) 4
• C) \(-\) a \(-\) 4
• D) a + 5
• E) \(-\) a \(-\) 5

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