Simplify the expression by using the distributive property. $8 \sqrt { 13 } + 4 \sqrt { 13 }$
A) $47$
B) $32 \sqrt { 13 }$
C) $12 \sqrt { 13 }$
D) $4 \sqrt { 13 }$
E) $11 \sqrt { 13 }$

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Using the distributive property, we can simplify as follows:

$8 \sqrt { 13 } + 4 \sqrt { 13 } = (8+4) \sqrt {13} = 12 \sqrt{13}$

Therefore, the answer is choice C.

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Simplify the Expression by Using the Distributive Property $8 \sqrt { 13 } + 4 \sqrt { 13 }$