Find the indicated product by applying the distributive property and combining similar terms. (2 x $-$ 7)(4 x $-$ 3)
A) $8 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 21$
B) $8 x ^ { 2 } + 34 x + 21$
C) $8 x ^ { 2 } - 34 x$
D) $8 x ^ { 2 } - 34 x + 21$
E) none of these

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Using the distributive property:

$(2x-7)(4x-3) = 8x^2 - 6x - 28x + 21$
 
Combining like terms:

$8x^2 - 34x + 21$

Therefore, the answer is D.

Find the Indicated Product by Applying the Distributive Property and Combining