Simplify the Expression $- 8 \sqrt { 5 } + 6 \sqrt { 45 }$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $- 8 \sqrt { 5 } + 6 \sqrt { 45 }$

• A) \(10 \sqrt { 5 }\)
• B) \(26 \sqrt { 5 }\)
• C) \(- 10 \sqrt { 5 }\)
• D) \(- 2 \sqrt { 5 }\)

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