Multiplication of Polynomials - Grade 8 (Question: 1612251549)
If the length and width of a rectangle are \((5y^2 - 8y -4)\) and \((-8y^2 -3)\), find the area of the rectangle.
A. \(-40y^4 + 64y^3 + 17y^2 + 24y + 12\)
B. \(40y^4 + 64y^3 - 17y^2 + 24y + 12\)
C. \(40y^4 + 64y^3 + 17y^2 - 24y + 12\)
D. \(-40y^4 + 64y^3 +17y^2 + 24y - 12\)