Perform the Indicated Operation $$( 3 a - 8 b ) ( 3 a + 8 b )$$

question 286

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $$( 3 a - 8 b ) ( 3 a + 8 b )$$

• A) \(9 a ^ { 2 } - 64 b ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(6 a ^ { 2 } - 48 a ^ { 2 } - 16 b ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(6 a ^ { 2 } - 16 b ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(9 a ^ { 2 } - 48 a b - 64 b ^ { 2 }\)

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