Choice C is correct. Applying the distributive property to the given expression yields . Applying the distributive property once again to this expression yields , or . This expression can be rewritten as . Thus, is equivalent to .
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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