Simplify the Following Expression

question 163

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression:
¹⁄₂ (8x² - 4x + 2) - ²⁄₃ (6x² + 3x - 9)

• A)-8x² + 7
• B)-4x + 7
• C)8x² -4x + 7
• D)8x² + 7

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