Perform the Operation and Write the Result in Standard Form $( 8 - 7 i ) ^ { 2 }$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation and write the result in standard form.​ $( 8 - 7 i ) ^ { 2 }$ ​

• A)​ \(15 - 112 i\)
• B)​ \(- 15 - 112 i\)
• C)​ \(15 + 112 i\)
• D)​ \(17 - 112 i\)
• E)​ \(- 15 + 112 i\)

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Definitions:

Lateral Buds

Buds located at the sides of a stem that can develop into a new branch, leaf, or flower.

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