Simplify the Rational Expression $$\frac { ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) } { x + 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. (Assume the denominator is nonzero.)
- $$\frac { ( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 ) } { x + 2 }$$

A) $x + 2$
B) $\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 4 } { x + 2 }$
C) $x - 2$
D) $- ( x + 2 )$