Simplify the Expression $\sqrt { 9 } - \sqrt { 100 }$

question 152

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $\sqrt { 9 } - \sqrt { 100 }$

• A) \(- \sqrt { 7 }\)
• B) \(- 3.5\)
• C) \(- \sqrt { 91 }\)
• D) \(- 7\)

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