Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$- 4 \left( 9 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 10 \right) - 4 \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 5 \right)$$

question 140

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression. $$- 4 \left( 9 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 10 \right) - 4 \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 5 \right)$$

• A) \(- 48 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 60\)
• B) \(- 48 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 20\)
• C) \(48 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 20\)
• D) \(- 12 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 5\)
• E) \(- 48 x ^ { 2 } - 24 x + 20\)

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