Write an Expression for the Area and Simplify Your Answer $40 x ^ { 2 } - 41 x + 21$

question 164

Multiple Choice

Write an expression for the area and simplify your answer.
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• A) \(40 x ^ { 2 } - 41 x + 21\)
• B) \(40 x ^ { 2 } + 21\)
• C) \(40 x ^ { 2 } - 71 x + 21\)
• D) \(40 x ^ { 2 } + 71 x + 21\)

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