Find the indicated product by applying the distributive property and combining similar terms. ( n $-$ 4)( n $-$ 2)
A) $n ^ { 2 } + 6 n + 8$
B) $n ^ { 2 } - 6 n$
C) $n ^ { 2 } - 6 n + 8$
D) $7 n + 8$
E) none of these

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Using the distributive property, we have:
$$
(n-4)(n-2)=n(n-2)-4(n-2)=n^2-2n-4n+8=n^2-6n+8
$$
Thus, the best choice is option C.

Find the Indicated Product by Applying the Distributive Property and Combining