Solve the problem.
-$( 6 a - 5 ) ^ { 2 }$
A) $6 a ^ { 2 } - 60 a + 25$
B) $36 a ^ { 2 } + 25$
C) $36 a ^ { 2 } - 60 a + 25$
D) $6 a ^ { 2 } + 25$

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To solve the problem, you need to expand the square of the binomial $(6a - 5)^2$. This is done by squaring each term and then doubling the product of the two terms: $(6a)^2 - 2(6a)(5) + (5)^2 = 36a^2 - 60a + 25$.

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