Subtract \[(-20-12sqrt(17))\] from \[(-14+4sqrt(17))\] Choose 1 answer: A \[6+16sqrt(17)\] B \[-6+16sqrt(17)\] C \[-6-16sqrt(17)\] D \[6-16sqrt(17)\] Related content

When subtracting a parenthesized expression, we change the sign of each term inside the parentheses.

$$-14+4\sqrt{17} + 20 + 12\sqrt{17}$$

Group the constant terms and the terms containing $\sqrt{17}$.

$$(-14 + 20) + (4\sqrt{17} + 12\sqrt{17})$$

Perform the addition for the constant terms and for the terms with $\sqrt{17}$.

$$(6) + (4+12)\sqrt{17}$$ $$6 + 16\sqrt{17}$$