Compute
- $$- 4 ^ { 2 } + 3 ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 67

Multiple Choice

Compute.
- $$- 4 ^ { 2 } + 3 ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) 31
• B) \(- 31\)
• C) 32
• D) \(- 32\)

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