Evaluate $\frac { - x - 8 } { x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 12 } \text { for } x = - 4$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Evaluate: $\frac { - x - 8 } { x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 12 } \text { for } x = - 4$

• A) \(- \frac { 3 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 1 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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Definitions:

Secondary Hydrogens

Hydrogen atoms attached to a carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms.

1-Bromobutane

An organic compound, also known as n-butyl bromide, used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent.

2-Bromobutane

An organic compound consisting of a butane molecule where one hydrogen atom has been substituted with a bromine atom.

Monochlorination Product

A compound resulting from the chemical process of adding one chlorine atom to an organic molecule.