Simplify: (2a + 3)(a − 4)

A 2a² − 5a − 12

B 2a² + 5a − 12

C 2a² − 8a + 3a − 12

D Both A and C

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

FOIL: 2a² − 8a + 3a − 12 = 2a² − 5a − 12. Both A and C represent the same expression.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Simplify: (2a + 3)(a − 4)" is Option D: Both A and C.

The other options — A) 2a² − 5a − 12, B) 2a² + 5a − 12, C) 2a² − 8a + 3a − 12 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: FOIL: 2a² − 8a + 3a − 12 = 2a² − 5a − 12. Both A and C represent the same expression.

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Simplify: (2a + 3)(a − 4)

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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