Find the Indicated Product

question 45

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated product. ( a + 8 b ) ( x + y )

• A)ax + 10 bx + ay + 9 by
• B)ax + 8 bx + ay + by
• C)ax + 8 bx + ay + 8 by
• D)ax + 9 bx + ay + 8 by
• E)ax + bx + ay + 9 by

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