Simplify the algebraic expression below, and then evaluate the resulting expression for the given values of the variables. 26( m $-$ 6) $-$ 13( m + 20) for m = 9
A) -299
B) 221
C) -65
D) 13
E) none of these

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26( m $-$ 6) $-$ 13( m + 20) = 26m - 156 - 13m - 260 = 13m - 416= 13(9) - 416 = 117 - 416 = -299

Simplify the Algebraic Expression Below, and Then Evaluate the Resulting −-−

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