Simplify \(\frac{324 - 4x^2}{2x + 18}\)
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
234 - 4x\(^2\) = 18\(^2\) - (2x)\(^2\) = (18 - 2x)(18 + 2x)
2x + 18 = 2x + 18 = (2x + 18)
18 - 2x = 2(a - x) or -2(x - a)
234 - 4x\(^2\) = 18\(^2\) - (2x)\(^2\) = (18 - 2x)(18 + 2x)
2x + 18 = 2x + 18 = (2x + 18)
18 - 2x = 2(a - x) or -2(x - a)