Simplify $$6 x + 8 ( x + 3 )$$ A) $48 x + 24$

question 90

Multiple Choice

Simplify: $$6 x + 8 ( x + 3 )$$

• A) \(48 x + 24\)
• B) \(14 x + 24\)
• C) \(14 x + 5\)
• D) \(48 x + 11\)
• E) \(17 x + 11\)

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