Perform the Desired Operation $$( 2 - 3 i ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Perform the desired operation. Write the answer in the form a + bi.
- $$( 2 - 3 i ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(- 5 - 12 \mathrm { i }\)
• B) \(4 - 12 \mathrm { i } + 9 \mathrm { i } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(13 - 12 \mathrm { i }\)
• D) \(- 5\)

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