Simplify the Expression $( \sqrt { 12 } + \sqrt { 8 } ) ( \sqrt { 12 } - \sqrt { 8 } )$

question 516

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( \sqrt { 12 } + \sqrt { 8 } ) ( \sqrt { 12 } - \sqrt { 8 } )$

• A) 4
• B) \(12 + 2 \sqrt { 96 }\)
• C) 20
• D) \(12 - 8 \sqrt { 24 }\)

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