Simplify the Numerical Expression $$( - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4 ( - 2 ) ( 4 ) - ( - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Simplify the numerical expression. $$( - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4 ( - 2 ) ( 4 ) - ( - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A)19
• B)16
• C)11
• D)5
• E)9

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