Evaluate the Algebraic Expression Under the Given Conditions $$b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c \text { for } a = 3 , b = 4 \text {, and } c = - 8$$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the algebraic expression under the given conditions.
- $$b ^ { 2 } - 4 a c \text { for } a = 3 , b = 4 \text {, and } c = - 8$$

A) 112
B) -288
C) 36
D) 80