Simplify the Expression $\left( x ^ { 4 } \right) ^ { 3 }$

question 282

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $\left( x ^ { 4 } \right) ^ { 3 }$

• A) \(x ^ { 12 }\)
• B) \(3 x ^ { 4 }\)
• C) \(12 x\)
• D) \(x ^ { 7 }\)

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