Let $x = - 5 , y = 6$ And $z = - 2$

Multiple Choice

Let $x = - 5 , y = 6$ and $z = - 2$ Evaluate the expression to find E. $$E = x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 }$$

A) $E = - 11$
B) $E = 61$
C) $E = 29$
D) $E = 11$
E) $E = - 61$