Simplify the Expression $\sqrt { ( z - 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$

question 633

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\sqrt { ( z - 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$

• A) \(z - 5\)
• B) \(| z | - 5\)
• C) \(5 - \mathrm { z }\)
• D) \(| z - 5 |\)

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