Simplify the Expression $( 4 x y ) ^ { 2 }$

question 489

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $( 4 x y ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(16 x y\)
• B) \(16 x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(8 x y\)
• D) \(8 x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 }\)

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