Simplify the Numerical Expression $$( 5 - 8 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Simplify the numerical expression. $$( 5 - 8 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A)9
• B)8
• C)-9
• D)11
• E)-5

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