Simplify the Following $( - 3 ) ^ { 2 } \times ( 40 - 5 ) ^ { 2 } - ( - 40 ) \div 4$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following. $( - 3 ) ^ { 2 } \times ( 40 - 5 ) ^ { 2 } - ( - 40 ) \div 4$

• A) 11,035
• B) 7360
• C) -11,035
• D) 325
• E) -7360

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