Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $$\frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 16 y + 16 x + 8 z )$$

question 394

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$\frac { 1 } { 4 } ( 16 y + 16 x + 8 z )$$

• A) 4y + 4x + 2z
• B) 4y + 4x - 2z
• C) 4y - 4x + 2z
• D) 4y - 4x - 2z

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