Perform the Indicated Operation $( 8 x - 6 ) + ( 10 x - 8 )$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $( 8 x - 6 ) + ( 10 x - 8 )$

• A) \(18 x - 14\)
• B) \(80 x ^ { 2 } + 48\)
• C) \(18 x ^ { 2 } - 14\)
• D) \(18 x + 14\)

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