Find the Indicated Products by Using the Shortcut Pattern for Multiplying

question 186

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated products by using the shortcut pattern for multiplying binomials. (3 $-$ 8 x ) (5 $-$ 9 x )

• A) \(15 - 67 x + 72 x ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(15 - 67 x + 8 x ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(15 - 27 x - 72 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(15 + 67 x + 72 x ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(15 - 27 x + 72 x ^ { 2 }\)

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