Simplify the Expression $$\sqrt [ 4 ] { 16 a ^ { 4 } }$$

question 196

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$\sqrt [ 4 ] { 16 a ^ { 4 } }$$

• A) \(2 a ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(2 a\)
• C) \(16 a\)
• D) \(2 \sqrt { a }\)

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