Simplify the Expression $2 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 3 } + 2 \left( 2 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 3 } - 9 x ^ { 3 } y ^ { 4 } \right)$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. If the expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $2 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 3 } + 2 \left( 2 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 3 } - 9 x ^ { 3 } y ^ { 4 } \right)$

• A) \(6 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 3 } - 18 x ^ { 3 } y ^ { 4 }\)
• B) \(6 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 3 } - 9 x ^ { 3 } y ^ { 4 }\)
• C) \(- 12 x ^ { 7 } y ^ { 7 }\)
• D)cannot be simplified

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The total number of hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process.