Simplify and Write with Positive Exponents Only $( - 3 ) ^ { - 4 }$

question 219

Multiple Choice

Simplify and write with positive exponents only.
- $( - 3 ) ^ { - 4 }$

• A) -81
• B) 81
• C) -\(\frac { 1 } { 81 }\)
• D)\(\frac { 1 } { 81 }\)

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Definitions:

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections that occur in any part of the urinary system, such as the bladder or urethra, often characterized by pain and frequent urination.

Female Urethra

The tubular structure in females that conducts urine from the bladder to the external body.

Detrusor Muscle

The smooth muscle layer of the bladder wall that contracts during urination to expel urine from the bladder.

External Urethral Sphincter

The muscle responsible for controlling the flow of urine out of the bladder, allowing for voluntary urination.