Decide whether the argument is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.
-If $( - p ) ^ { 2 } = p ^ { 2 }$, then $( - 7 ) ^ { 2 } = 49$
A) Inductive
B) Deductive

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The argument uses deductive reasoning because it applies a general principle ($( - p ) ^ { 2 } = p ^ { 2 }$) to a specific case ($( - 7 ) ^ { 2 } = 49$) to reach a conclusion.

Decide Whether the Argument Is an Example of Inductive or Deductive