Perform the Indicated Operation $( 3 \sqrt { x + 3 } - 3 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify, if possible. $( 3 \sqrt { x + 3 } - 3 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(9 x + 36\)
• B) \(9 x + 36 - 18 \sqrt { x + 3 }\)
• C) \(9 x + 27\)
• D) \(9 x + 36 - 9 \sqrt { x + 3 }\)

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