Simplify
- $$8 - \left( 4 - 9 \cdot 4 ^ { 3 } \right)$$

question 235

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$8 - \left( 4 - 9 \cdot 4 ^ { 3 } \right)$$

• A) 46,660
• B) 580
• C) \(- 572\)
• D) \(- 564\)

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