Find the indicated product. (5 x + 8)( x + 6) A) 5 x ³ + 38 x + 48 B) 5 x ² + 38 x + 48 C) 5 x ² + 30 x + 6 D) 5 x ² + 38 x + 8

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Use the distributive property to multiply each term in the second factor by each term in the first factor. 
5 x times x equals 5 x^2
5 x times 6 equals 30 x
8 times x equals 8 x
8 times 6 equals 48
Combine like terms to get 5 x^2 + 38 x + 48, which is option B.

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