Simplify the Expression $( 6 + \sqrt { - 272 } ) + ( - 2 - \sqrt { - 17 } )$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Enter the answer in a + bi form. $( 6 + \sqrt { - 272 } ) + ( - 2 - \sqrt { - 17 } )$

• A) \(4 + 3 \sqrt { 17 i }\)
• B) \(4 - 3 \sqrt { 17 i }\)
• C) \(( 4 - 3 \sqrt { 17 } ) i\)
• D) \(( 4 + 3 \sqrt { 17 } ) i\)

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