Perform the operation(s) $( \sqrt { - 8 } ) ^ { 2 }$ and write the result in standard form.
A) $64$
B) $8 i$
C)8
D) $- 8$
E) $- 64$

Name: Perform the operation(s) $( \sqrt { - 8 } ) ^ { 2 }$ and write the result in standard form. A) $64$ B) $8 i$ C)8 D) $- 8$ E) $- 64$
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$( \sqrt { - 8 } ) ^ { 2 } = (2i)^2 = 4i^2 = 4(-1) = -4$ 
Therefore, the answer is option D, $-8$, in standard form.

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