Multiply
- $$( x - 9 ) ( - 3 x - 5 )$$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Multiply.
- $$( x - 9 ) ( - 3 x - 5 )$$

• A) \(- 3 x ^ { 2 } + 22 x + 22\)
• B) \(- 3 x ^ { 2 } + 45 x + 22\)
• C) \(- 3 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x + 45\)
• D) \(- 3 x ^ { 2 } + 22 x + 45\)

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Natural Monopoly

A type of monopoly that exists due to the high fixed or startup costs of operating a business in a specific industry, making it inefficient for more than one firm to operate.

Marginal Cost

The increase in cost resulting from the production of one additional unit of a product.

Demand Curve

A graphical illustration that demonstrates the link between the cost of an item and how much of it consumers are willing to buy.

Average Total Cost

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