Simplify the Expression $$\sqrt { ( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $$\sqrt { ( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 } }$$

A) $| x - 5 |$
B) $- 5 \sqrt { x }$
C) $x - 5$
D) $x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 25$