2006 Cayley Problem 14

If x = -3, which of the following expressions has the smallest value?

\textbf{(A)}\ x^2 - 3\quad \textbf{(B)}\ (x-3)^2\quad \textbf{(C)}\ x^2\quad \textbf{(D)}\ (x+3)^2\quad \textbf{(E)}\ x^2+3

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