Simplify the Expression $$( - 2 x ) ^ { 3 }$$

question 542

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$( - 2 x ) ^ { 3 }$$

• A) \(- 8 x ^ { 3 }\)
• B) \(8 x\)
• C) \(- 6 x\)
• D) \(6 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 }\)

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