Write the expression as the sine, cosine, or tangent of a double angle. Then find the exact value of the expression.
-$$\cos ^ { 2 } 60 ^ { \circ } - \sin ^ { 2 } 60 ^ { \circ }$$
A) $- \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
B) $\frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 }$
C) $- \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

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The expression is equivalent to $\cos(2 \times 60^\circ) = \cos(120^\circ)$, which equals $-\frac{1}{2}$.

Write the Expression as the Sine, Cosine, or Tangent of a Double