Simplify
-If $Q ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 8$

question 246

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
-If $Q ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 8$ , find $Q ( 4 )$

• A) 24
• B) 16
• C) 144
• D) 12

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