Simplify the Expression $\sqrt { ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } }$

question 362

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\sqrt { ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } }$

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) \(- 4\)
• D) \(- 2\)

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