Perform the Indicated Operation and Express Your Answer in Simplest $$\frac { 3 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 8 x } - \frac { 2 } { x }$$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation and express your answer in simplest form. $$\frac { 3 x } { x ^ { 2 } + 8 x } - \frac { 2 } { x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 3 x - 16 } { x + 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 3 x + 16 } { x + 8 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 3 x + 16 } { x ( x + 8 ) }\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 x - 16 } { x ( x + 8 ) }\)
• E) \(\frac { x - 16 } { x ( x + 8 ) }\)

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