The value of $(\sqrt{169}-\sqrt{25})^{2}$ is
(A) 64
(B) 8
(C) 16
(D) 144
(E) 12
The value of $(\sqrt{169}-\sqrt{25})^{2}$ is
(A) 64
(B) 8
(C) 16
(D) 144
(E) 12

## Solution

$$
\begin{aligned}
(\sqrt{169}-\sqrt{25})^{2} & =(13-5)^{2} \\
& =8^{2} \\
& =64
\end{aligned}
$$

ANSWER: (A)