Perform the Indicated Operation $- 8 x y ( 12 x - 2 y )$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $- 8 x y ( 12 x - 2 y )$

• A) \(96 x ^ { 2 } y + 16 x y ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(- 96 x ^ { 2 } y - 16 x y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(- 96 x ^ { 2 } y + 16 x y ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(96 x ^ { 2 } y - 16 x y ^ { 2 }\)

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