Simplify the Expression

question 76

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. 3 y ( xy + y ) - 5 y ²( x - 2 + 3 y ) + 2( y ³ + y ²)

• A)- 2 xy ² + 13 y ² + 12 y ³
• B)- 2 xy ² + 15 y ² - 13 y ³
• C)8 xy ² + 13 y ² - 13 y ³
• D)2 xy ² + 13 y ² - 12 y ³
• E)none of these

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