Evaluate the Polynomial $b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c$

question 10

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the polynomial.
- $b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c$ for $a = 5 , b = - 2$ and $c = 2$

• A) \(- 32\)
• B) \(- 36\)
• C) \(- 42\)
• D) \(- 46\)

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