Multiply. (4 + 3s)(4 - 3s) A) 16 - 9s² B) 9s² + 16 C) 16 - 24s + 9s² D) 16 - 24s - 9s²

Name: Multiply. (4 + 3s)(4 - 3s) A) 16 - 9s 2 B) 9s 2 + 16 C) 16 - 24s + 9s 2 D) 16 - 24s - 9s 2
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This is a difference of squares problem, which follows the formula $a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)$. Here, $a = 4$ and $b = 3s$, so $(4 + 3s)(4 - 3s) = 4^2 - (3s)^2 = 16 - 9s^2$.