Use the expression below.
ā4b + 8c + 12 ā 8b ā 2c + 6
Part A
Simplify the expression. Enter your answers in the boxes.
b + c +
Part B
Factor the simplified expression using the GCF.
A. 2(ā2b + c + 3)
B. 3(ā2b + c + 3)
C. 4(ā2b + c + 3)
D. 6(ā2b + c + 3)
Part C
What is the value of the expression when b = 2 and c = ā3? Enter your answer in the box.