Solve $( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 144$

Multiple Choice

Solve $( y - 5 ) ^ { 2 } = 144$ by the Square Root Property, if possible.

A) $y = 12 , y = - 12$
B) $y = 17 , y = - 7$
C) y=139
D) $y = - 17 , y = - 7$
E) no solutions