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B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. Using the distributive property to multiply the terms in the parentheses yields , which is equivalent to . Combining like terms results in .
Desmos solution:
Note: The listed x-values make the original product and choice C print the same outputs.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors when multiplying the terms in the given expression.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from adding, instead of multiplying, and .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors when multiplying the terms in the given expression.