Multiply and Simplify, If Possible $( \sqrt { 5 m } + \sqrt { 2 n } ) ( \sqrt { 5 m } - \sqrt { 2 n } )$

question 299

Multiple Choice

Multiply and simplify, if possible. All variables represent positive real numbers. $( \sqrt { 5 m } + \sqrt { 2 n } ) ( \sqrt { 5 m } - \sqrt { 2 n } )$

• A) \(5 m - 2 n\)
• B) \(5 n - 2 m\)
• C) \(- 5 m - 2 n\)
• D) \(5 m + 2 n\)
• E) \(- 5 m + 2 n\)

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