Perform the indicated operations. Simplify the result, if possible.
-$\frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } } - \frac { 8 } { x }$
A) $\frac { 8 x - 2 } { x }$
B) $\frac { 2 - 8 x } { x ^ { 2 } }$
C) $\frac { 2 + 8 x } { x ^ { 2 } }$
D) $\frac { 2 x + 8 } { x ^ { 2 } }$

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To simplify the expression, find a common denominator, which is $x^2$. The expression becomes $\frac{2}{x^2} - \frac{8x}{x^2}$, simplifying to $\frac{2 - 8x}{x^2}$.

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Perform the Indicated Operations $\frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } } - \frac { 8 } { x }$