Simplify This Rational Expression

question 53

Multiple Choice

Simplify this rational expression. Assume the denominator never equals zero.

• A) 1
• B) 2 a - 8 x
• C) 8 x - 2 a
• D) -1
• E) Does not simplify further.

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