Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$5 \left[ 4 x ^ { 2 } - 7 ( - 2 - x ) \right]$$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression.
- $$5 \left[ 4 x ^ { 2 } - 7 ( - 2 - x ) \right]$$

• A) \(20 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x + 70\)
• B) \(20 x ^ { 2 } - 35 x + 70\)
• C) \(20 x ^ { 2 } + 7 x + 14\)
• D) \(20 x ^ { 2 } + 35 x + 70\)

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