Multiply the Polynomials $$( 3.4 a + 7 ) ( 0.5 a - 9 )$$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Multiply the polynomials. $$( 3.4 a + 7 ) ( 0.5 a - 9 )$$

• A) \(1.7 a ^ { 2 } - 27.1 a - 63\)
• B) \(1.7 a ^ { 2 } - 3.5 a - 4.5\)
• C) \(3.9 a - 63\)
• D) \(1.7 a ^ { 2 } - 63\)

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