Multiply, and Then Simplify If Possible $( \sqrt { 2 x - 1 } + 3 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 259

Multiple Choice

Multiply, and then simplify if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( \sqrt { 2 x - 1 } + 3 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(2 x + 9 \sqrt { 2 x - 1 } + 9\)
• B) \(2 x + 6 \sqrt { 2 x - 1 } + 9\)
• C) \(2 x + 6 \sqrt { 2 x - 1 } + 8\)
• D) \(2 x + 9 \sqrt { 2 x - 1 } + 8\)

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