Evaluate the Algebraic Expression Under the Given Conditions $$b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c \text { for } a = 3 , b = 4 \text {, and } c = - 8$$

question 111

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the algebraic expression under the given conditions.
- $$b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c \text { for } a = 3 , b = 4 \text {, and } c = - 8$$

• A) 112
• B) -288
• C) 36
• D) 80

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