Multiply, and Then Simplify If Possible $( \sqrt { x - 3 } + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Multiply, and then simplify if possible. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( \sqrt { x - 3 } + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(x + 8 \sqrt { x - 3 } + 16\)
• B) \(x + 8 \sqrt { x - 3 } + 19\)
• C) \(x + 8 \sqrt { x - 3 } + 49\)
• D) \(x + 8 \sqrt { x - 3 } + 13\)

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