Multiply, and Then Simplify If Possible $( \sqrt { 5 } + \sqrt { 11 } ) ( \sqrt { 5 } - \sqrt { 11 } )$

question 254

Multiple Choice

Multiply, and then simplify if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( \sqrt { 5 } + \sqrt { 11 } ) ( \sqrt { 5 } - \sqrt { 11 } )$

• A) \(- 6\)
• B) \(5 - 2 \sqrt { 5 }\)
• C) \(5 - 2 \sqrt { 11 }\)
• D) 16

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