Which of the following expressions is equivalent to ?
A
B
C
D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The numerator of the given expression can be rewritten in terms of the denominator, , as follows: , which is equivalent to . So the given expression is equivalent to . Since the given expression is defined for , the expression can be rewritten as .
Long division can also be used as an alternate approach. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect and may result from errors made when dividing the two polynomials or making use of structure.
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