Perform the Indicated Operation $$( 2 + 8 i ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 251

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Write the result in the form a + bi.
- $$( 2 + 8 i ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(4 + 32 i + 64 i ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(68 + 32 i\)
• C) \(- 60 + 32 i\)
• D) \(- 60\)

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