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Simplify the following expression. (3m-4)²+8(3m-2)

A. 8m/4

B. 9m/4

C. 3m+24/4

D. 3m+28/4

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Explanation:

(3m-4)² + 8(3m-2) = (3m-4)(3m-4) + 24m - 16 =

= 9m² - 3m×4 - 4×3m + 16 + 24m - 16 =

= 9m² - 24m + 16 + 24m - 16 = 9m²

so, there is seemingly something missing in your original expression.

going from 9m², the most likely solution would be 9m/4 and therefore B.

but we cannot be sure, because again, I don't know what you left out in the beginning.

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