Write an Expression for the Area and Simplify Your Answer $12 x ^ { 2 } + 51 x - 54$

question 193

Multiple Choice

Write an expression for the area and simplify your answer.
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• A) \(12 x ^ { 2 } + 51 x - 54\)
• B) \(12 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 54\)
• C) \(12 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - 54\)
• D) \(12 x ^ { 2 } - 54\)

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