Simplify Assume That All Variables Represent Any Real Number $$\sqrt { ( - 8 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

question 286

Multiple Choice

Simplify. Assume that all variables represent any real number.
- $$\sqrt { ( - 8 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

• A) \(- 64\)
• B) 8
• C) \(- 8\)
• D) 64

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