Evaluate the Expression for X $$x = - 2 , y = 3 , \text { and } a = - 4$$

question 4

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression for x $$x = - 2 , y = 3 , \text { and } a = - 4$$
- $$( - 5 x - 3 y ) ( - 8 a )$$

• A) \(- 32\)
• B) \(- 288\)
• C) 32
• D) 140

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