Simplify the Expression $8(-2)^{3}-7(-2)^{4}$ A) $-176$ B) $8$ C) $176$ D) $-409$ E) $-8$

question 62

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. $8(-2) ^{3}-7(-2) ^{4}$

• A) \(-176\)
• B) \(8\)
• C) \(176\)
• D) \(-409\)
• E) \(-8\)

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