Use the Distributive Property to Write the Expression $x ( x + 8 )$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Use the distributive property to write the expression $x ( x + 8 )$ without parentheses. Simplify the result, if possible.

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + 8 x\)
• B) \(x + 8 x\)
• C) \(x + x + 8 x\)
• D) \(2 x + 8\)
• E) \(x ^ { 2 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x\)

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