Simplify
-If $P ( x ) = 9 x - 3$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
-If $P ( x ) = 9 x - 3$ , find $P ( a )$ .

• A) \(9 a\)
• B) \(6 a\)
• C) \(9 a - 3\)
• D) \(9 x - 3\)

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