, with
-------- Cross-multiplying
0 = (3x + 8)(x - 3)
3x + 8 = 0 OR x - 3 = 0
3x = - 8 OR x = 0 + 3
OR x = 3 (ignore as this is an EXTRANEOUS solution)
The domain of the left side function is all number line except x = +/- 3. So, in all consideration below x =/= +- 3. Now factor the denominator: Since x =/= 3, we can cancel (x-3) in the numerator and the denominator: = = = = = = -----> answer is B