Perform the Indicated Operation $$\begin{array} { r } 2 n ^ { 5 } + 8 n ^ { 2 } - 12 \\- \left( 5 n ^ { 5 } - 2 n ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 232

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $$\begin{array} { r } 2 n ^ { 5 } + 8 n ^ { 2 } - 12 \\- \left( 5 n ^ { 5 } - 2 n ^ { 2 } + 4 \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(- 3 n ^ { 5 } + 13 n ^ { 2 } - 8\)
• B) \(- 3 n ^ { 5 } + 10 n ^ { 2 } - 16\)
• C) \(- 9 n ^ { 7 }\)
• D) \(- 3 n ^ { 5 } + 10 n ^ { 2 } - 8\)

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