Perform the Indicated Operation $$- 7 ^ { 2 } - ( - 7 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 228

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. $$- 7 ^ { 2 } - ( - 7 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) 98
• B) 28
• C) -98
• D) -28
• E) 0

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