Find the Sum or Difference $$( - 2 x - 9 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 631

Multiple Choice

Find the sum or difference.
- $$( - 2 x - 9 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(4 x ^ { 2 } + 81\)
• B) \(- 2 x ^ { 2 } + 81\)
• C) \(- 2 x ^ { 2 } + 36 x + 81\)
• D) \(4 x ^ { 2 } + 36 x + 81\)

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