Simplify the difference. State any restrictions on the variable. 𝑥 3𝑥+9 − 8 𝑥 2+3𝑥 a. 𝑥 2−24 3𝑥(𝑥+3) ; 𝑥 ≠ 0 𝑜𝑟 − 3 b. 𝑥−8 𝑥 2+9 ; 𝑥 ≠− 9 c. 𝑥 2−24 3𝑥(𝑥+3) ; 𝑥 ≠− 3 d. 𝑥−8 𝑥 2+6𝑥+9 ; 𝑥 ≠ 3 𝑜𝑟 − 3

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Answer 1

a. (x^2 - 24)/(3x(x + 3)); x ≠ 0 or -3

b. (x - 8)/(x^2 + 9); x ≠ -9

c. (x^2 - 24)/(3x(x + 3)); x ≠ -3

d. (x - 8)/(x^2 + 6x + 9); x ≠ 3 or -3