Evaluate the Expression $36 \div ( - 9 ) ( 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 5 ( - 4 - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - ( - 4 ) ^ { 3 }$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression. $36 \div ( - 9 ) ( 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 5 ( - 4 - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - ( - 4 ) ^ { 3 }$

• A) -30
• B) -52
• C) 180
• D) 52
• E) 34

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