Perform the Indicated Operation $$( 3 a - 8 b ) ( 3 a + 8 b )$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $$( 3 a - 8 b ) ( 3 a + 8 b )$$

A) $9 a ^ { 2 } - 64 b ^ { 2 }$
B) $6 a ^ { 2 } - 48 a ^ { 2 } - 16 b ^ { 2 }$
C) $6 a ^ { 2 } - 16 b ^ { 2 }$
D) $9 a ^ { 2 } - 48 a b - 64 b ^ { 2 }$