Simplify the Given Expression $$- 2 ^ { 2 } \cdot ( - 4 ) ^ { 3 }$$

question 335

Multiple Choice

Simplify the given expression.
- $$- 2 ^ { 2 } \cdot ( - 4 ) ^ { 3 }$$

• A) 48
• B) 256
• C) \(- 324\)
• D) \(- 256\)

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