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Select the correct interpretation of the following expression.

2(3x+1)(9x-5)

A.
double the sum of 3x + 1 and 9x - 5
B.
the sum of 2, 3x, 1, 9x, and -5
C.
the product of 2, 3x + 1, and 9x - 5
D.
the product of 2, 3x, 1, 9x, and -5

User Janemarie
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

you are multiplying so it is the product of the three

2 ( ... ) ( ... )

and you must solve the brackets first so C and not D

User AndrewPolland
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