Simplify the Expression $\sqrt [ 8 ] { ( - 4 ) ^ { 8 } }$

question 370

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $\sqrt [ 8 ] { ( - 4 ) ^ { 8 } }$

• A) not a real number
• B) 16
• C) \(- 4\)
• D) 4

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