Perform the Indicated Operation $\left( 3 x ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) + \left( 8 x ^ { 2 } + 20 \right)$

question 74

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $\left( 3 x ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) + \left( 8 x ^ { 2 } + 20 \right)$

• A) \(11 x ^ { 2 } + 16\)
• B) \(11 x ^ { 2 } + 24\)
• C) \(5 x ^ { 2 } + 16\)
• D) \(5 x ^ { 2 } + 24\)

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