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

question 367

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(9 x ^ { 3 }\)
• B) \(- 9 x\)
• C) \(27 x\)
• D) \(- 27 x ^ { 3 }\)

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