Let $x = - 7 , y = 3$ And $z = - 2$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Let $x = - 7 , y = 3$ and $z = - 2$ Evaluate the expression to find F. $$F = x ^ { 2 } - 2 x y + y ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(F = 81\)
• B) \(F = 82\)
• C) \(F = 100\)
• D) \(F = 16\)
• E) \(F= - 100\)

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