Simplify the Radical Expression $( \sqrt { 8 } + 3 ) ( \sqrt { 8 } - 3 )$

question 81

Multiple Choice

Simplify the radical expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( \sqrt { 8 } + 3 ) ( \sqrt { 8 } - 3 )$

• A) \(- 1\)
• B) \(8 - 2 \sqrt { 3 }\)
• C) 17
• D) 5

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