Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$8 ( a - 2 ) + ( 3 a + 2 )$$

question 152

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression. $$8 ( a - 2 ) + ( 3 a + 2 )$$

• A) \(11 a - 18\)
• B) \(11 a + 2\)
• C) \(11 a + 18\)
• D) \(11 a + 14\)
• E) \(11 a - 14\)

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