Simplify the Expression $r ^ { 2 } s + 5 r s - \left[ - \left( r s + 6 r ^ { 2 } s \right) + r s \right]$

question 127

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. If the expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $r ^ { 2 } s + 5 r s - \left[ - \left( r s + 6 r ^ { 2 } s \right) + r s \right]$

• A) \(12 r ^ { 3 } s ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(6 r ^ { 2 } s + 3 r s\)
• C) \(- 5 r ^ { 2 } s + 7 r s\)
• D) \(7 \mathrm { r } ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~s} + 5 \mathrm { rs }\)

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