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Which expression is equivalent to $8 + d^{2} + 3$ ?

$d squared plus 24$

$d squared plus 11$

$d squared plus 5$

$d squared minus 11$

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Explanation

Choice B is correct. The given expression can be rewritten as $d^{2} + 8 + 3$ . Adding $8$ and $3$ in this expression yields $d squared plus 11$ .

Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to $d squared plus 8 left parenthesis 3 right parenthesis$ .

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to $8 + d^{2} - 3$ .

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to $- 8 + d^{2} - 3$ .