What is the value of the rational expression below when $x$ is equal to $3$ ?
$\frac{15 - x}{9 - x}$

$2$

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$\frac{3}{2}$

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$\frac{5}{3}$

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$- 2$

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Solution

The correct option is A
$2$

Explanation for correct option:
Finding value of rational expression.
Given expression,
$\frac{15 - x}{9 - x}$
For $x = 3$ ,
$\Rightarrow \frac{15 - 3}{9 - 3} \Rightarrow \frac{12}{6} \Rightarrow 2$
Hence, Option $(A)$ is correct.

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