Simplify the Expression $$- 3 \sqrt { 3 } - 9 \sqrt { 75 }$$

question 221

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$- 3 \sqrt { 3 } - 9 \sqrt { 75 }$$

• A) \(- 12 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• B) \(48 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• C) \(- 48 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• D) \(- 42 \sqrt { 3 }\)

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