Simplify the Rational Expression below. What is the condition or restriction of the simplified expression? (hint: what can x not be?) ( 4x 2 - 1 ) / ( 2x - 1 ) Select one: a. x cannot equal 1 / 4 b. x cannot equal 1 / 2 c. x cannot equal 2 d. x cannot equal 1

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Simplify the Rational Expression below.

What is the condition or restriction of the simplified expression? (hint: what can x not be?)

( 4x 2 - 1 ) / ( 2x - 1 )

Select one:

a. x cannot equal 1 / 4
b. x cannot equal 1 / 2
c. x cannot equal 2
d. x cannot equal 1
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