Multiply, and Then Simplify If Possible $( \sqrt { x - 5 } + 2 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Multiply, and then simplify if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( \sqrt { x - 5 } + 2 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(x + 4 \sqrt { x - 5 } + 9\)
• B) \(x + 4 \sqrt { x - 5 } - 1\)
• C) \(x + 4 \sqrt { x - 5 } + 49\)
• D) \(x + 4 \sqrt { x - 5 } + 4\)

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