Find the indicated product by using the shortcut pattern for multiplying binomials. ( x + 3)( x + 9)
A) $x ^ { 2 } + 27 x$
B) $x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 27$
C) $x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 27$
D) $13 x ^ { 2 } + 27$
E) none of these

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The product of two binomials $(x + 3)(x + 9)$ can be found using the distributive property or FOIL method, resulting in $x^2 + 9x + 3x + 27$, which simplifies to $x^2 + 12x + 27$.

Find the Indicated Product by Using the Shortcut Pattern for Multiplying