Which expression is equivalent to 6x 8 y 2 + 12x 2 y 2 ?

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Choice C is correct. Since each term of the given expression has a common factor of 6x 2 y 2 , it may be rewritten as 6x 2 y 2 (x 6 ) + 6x 2 y 2 (2), or 6x 2 y 2 (x 6 + 2). Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 12x 8 y 2 , not 6x 8 y 2 + 12x 2 y 2 . Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 6x 6 y 2 , not 6x 8 y 2 + 12x 2 y 2 . Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 6x 6 y 2 + 12x 2 y 2 , not 6x 8 y 2 + 12x 2 y 2 .

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