Simplify the Following $( 4.2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4.8 \times 3.4$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following. $( 4.2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4.8 \times 3.4$

• A) 7.92
• B) -7.92
• C) 1.32
• D) -1.32
• E) 43.656

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