Multiply, and Then Simplify If Possible $( 5 + \sqrt [ 3 ] { 3 } ) ( 5 - \sqrt [ 3 ] { 3 } )$

question 166

Multiple Choice

Multiply, and then simplify if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( 5 + \sqrt [ 3 ] { 3 } ) ( 5 - \sqrt [ 3 ] { 3 } )$

• A) 16
• B) \(25 - \sqrt [ 3 ] { 9 }\)
• C) 22
• D) \(25 - \sqrt [ 3 ] { 3 }\)

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