Simplify the Expression $$\left( x ^ { 8 } y ^ { 9 } \right) ^ { 4 }$$

question 292

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$\left( x ^ { 8 } y ^ { 9 } \right) ^ { 4 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 4096 } y ^{6561}\)
• B) \(x ^ { 8 } y ^ { 36 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 12 } y ^ { 13 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 32 } y ^ { 36 }\)

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