Simplify the Expression $$3 ^ { \log _ { 3 } ( 4 x + 4 y ) }$$

question 137

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $$3 ^ { \log _ { 3 } ( 4 x + 4 y ) }$$

• A) \(\frac { 8 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(( 4 x + 4 y ) ^ { 3 }\)
• C) \(12 x + 12 y\)
• D) \(4 x + 4 y\)

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