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

question 198

Multiple Choice

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

• A) \(25 x ^ { 2 } + 80 x + 64\)
• B) \(25 x ^ { 2 } + 64\)
• C) \(25 x ^ { 2 } - 80 x + 64\)
• D) \(25 x ^ { 2 } - 40 x + 64\)
• E) \(25 x ^ { 2 } - 80 x + 8\)

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