Perform the Indicated Operations $$\left( \frac { x ^ { 4 } } { y ^ { - 8 } } \right) ^ { 1 / 4 }$$

question 518

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the answer using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent
positive real numbers.
- $$\left( \frac { x ^ { 4 } } { y ^ { - 8 } } \right) ^ { 1 / 4 }$$

• A) \(x y ^ { 1 / 2 }\)
• B) \(x y ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(x y\)
• D) \(\frac { x } { y ^ { 2 } }\)

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