Simplify the Expression $$\left( 2 a ^ { 6 } b ^ { 8 } \right) \left( - 4 a ^ { 7 } b ^ { 4 } \right)$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$\left( 2 a ^ { 6 } b ^ { 8 } \right) \left( - 4 a ^ { 7 } b ^ { 4 } \right)$$

• A) \(- 8 a ^ { 13 } b ^ { 12 }\)
• B) \(8 a ^ { 13 } b ^ { 13 }\)
• C) \(8 a ^ { 41 } b ^ { 8 }\)
• D) \(- 8 a ^ { 42 } b ^ { 8 }\)

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