Multiply, and Then Simplify If Possible $( 8 \sqrt { 3 } - 3 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 340

Multiple Choice

Multiply, and then simplify if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( 8 \sqrt { 3 } - 3 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(183 - 48 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• B) \(189 - 48 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• C) \(201 + 48 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• D) \(201 - 48 \sqrt { 3 }\)

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