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Simplify the expression: (x² - 9) / (x² - 2x - 3)

A (x - 3) / (x + 1)
B (x + 3) / (x + 1)
C (x - 3) / (x - 1)
D (x + 3) / (x - 1)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Factor the numerator as (x-3)(x+3) and the denominator as (x-3)(x+1). Cancel out the common factor (x-3) to get (x+3)/(x+1).

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