Simplify the Expression $\sqrt { ( - 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\sqrt { ( - 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$

• A) \(- 5\)
• B) \(- \sqrt { 5 }\)
• C) 5
• D) 25

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