Perform the Indicated Operation and Express Your Answer in Simplest $\frac { 7 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x } + \frac { 8 } { x }$

question 244

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation and express your answer in simplest form. $\frac { 7 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x } + \frac { 8 } { x }$

• A) \(\frac { 15 x + 16 } { x + 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 15 x + 16 } { x ( x + 2 ) }\)
• C) \(\frac { 7 x + 16 } { x ( x + 2 ) }\)

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