Find the Indicated Products by Using the Shortcut Pattern for Multiplying

question 11

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated products by using the shortcut pattern for multiplying binomials. (6 x + 9) (8 x $-$ 2)

• A) \(48 x ^ { 2 } + 60 x + 18\)
• B) \(48 x ^ { 2 } + 72 x - 18\)
• C) \(48 x ^ { 2 } + 60 x - 18\)
• D) \(48 x ^ { 2 } + 60 x - 9\)
• E) \(6 x ^ { 2 } + 60 x - 18\)

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Definitions:

Divestitures

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Sell-Offs

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Spin-Offs

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