Simplify the Expression $$- \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } - 16 x + 64 }$$

question 91

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $$- \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } - 16 x + 64 }$$

• A) \(- | x - 8 |\)
• B) \(- x + 8\)
• C) \(| x - 8 |\)
• D) \(- x - 8\)

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