Find the Sum or Difference $$( - 2 x - 9 ) ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Find the sum or difference.
- $$( - 2 x - 9 ) ^ { 2 }$$

A) $4 x ^ { 2 } + 81$
B) $- 2 x ^ { 2 } + 81$
C) $- 2 x ^ { 2 } + 36 x + 81$
D) $4 x ^ { 2 } + 36 x + 81$