Perform the Indicated Operation $$\frac { 5 } { a + 9 } - \frac { 2 } { - 9 - a }$$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify the answer if possible. $$\frac { 5 } { a + 9 } - \frac { 2 } { - 9 - a }$$

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { a - 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 7 } { a + 9 }\)
• C) \(\frac { - 7 } { a + 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 7 a } { a - 9 }\)
• E)none of these

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