Subtract the Radical Expressions $3 \sqrt { 72 y ^ { 3 } } - \sqrt { 2 y }$

question 122

Multiple Choice

Subtract the radical expressions. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers. $3 \sqrt { 72 y ^ { 3 } } - \sqrt { 2 y }$

• A) \(17 \sqrt { 2 y ^ { 3 } - 2 y }\)
• B) \(3 \sqrt { 72 y ^ { 3 } - 2 y }\)
• C) \(( 18 y - 1 ) \sqrt { 2 y }\)
• D) Cannot be simplified further

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