Add or Subtract as Indicated $$\left( 6 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x - 8 \right) + ( 24 x + 8 )$$

question 202

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Express the answer as a single polynomial in standard form.
- $$\left( 6 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x - 8 \right) + ( 24 x + 8 )$$

• A) \(6 x ^ { 2 } + 36 x\)
• B) \(6 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 16\)
• C) \(42 x ^ { 3 }\)
• D) \(6 x ^ { 2 } + 36 x - 16\)

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