Let P = - 1 and Y = 3 and Z

question 195

Multiple Choice

Let p = - 1 and y = 3 and z = 2 and evaluate the expression. $3 p ^ { 2 } ( y - 4 z ) ^ { 2 } - 5 p$

• A) 70
• B) -24
• C) 80
• D) 368
• E) -70

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