Perform the Indicated Operation $$2 i ( 8 - 8 i )$$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Write the result in the form a + bi.
- $$2 i ( 8 - 8 i )$$

• A) \(16 i - 16 i ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(16 i - 16\)
• C) \(16 + 16 i\)
• D) \(16 i + 16 i ^ { 2 }\)

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