Simplify the Expression $\left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right) ^ { - 2 }$

question 131

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Write the result using positive exponents only.
- $\left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right) ^ { - 2 }$

• A) 16
• B) \(- 16\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 8 }\)

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