Simplify Write the Answer Using Positive Exponents Only $( - 2 x y ) ^ { 2 }$

question 15

Multiple Choice

Simplify. Write the answer using positive exponents only.
- $( - 2 x y ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) -4 x y
• B) \(4 x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) 4 x y
• D) \(- 4 x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 }\)

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Refers to shares that were once part of the outstanding shares but were bought back by the company and are now held in the company's treasury.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a share of stock by the company's corporate charter, unrelated to the market value.

Stated Value

A fixed dollar amount assigned to each share of no-par stock, designated by the board of directors of a company.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once a part of the outstanding shares but were bought back by the company and are now held in the company's treasury.