If X = -4 and Y = -2, Evaluate the Expression

question 365

Multiple Choice

If x = -4 and y = -2, evaluate the expression.
- $x ^ { 2 } + 2 y$

• A) \(- 12\)
• B) 8
• C) 12
• D) \(- 8\)

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