Simplify the Expression $$\left( x ^ { 9 } \right) ^ { 4 }$$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write your answer with positive exponents only.
- $$\left( x ^ { 9 } \right) ^ { 4 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 6,561 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 13 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 36 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 5 }\)

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