Provide an Appropriate Response $$2 \sqrt [ 12 ] { 2 } - 9 \sqrt [ 12 ] { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-Can the sum be simplified without first simplifying the individual radical expressions? $$2 \sqrt [ 12 ] { 2 } - 9 \sqrt [ 12 ] { 2 }$$

A) $\mathrm { No }$
B) Yes