Simplify the Expression Without a Calculator $\sqrt { ( 7 - ( - 5 ) ) ^ { 2 } + ( - 4 - 1 ) ^ { 2 } }$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression without a calculator. $\sqrt { ( 7 - ( - 5 ) ) ^ { 2 } + ( - 4 - 1 ) ^ { 2 } }$

• A) 13
• B) 14
• C) 15
• D) 10
• E) 9

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