Simplify the Expression by Using the Properties of Rational Exponents $$\left( x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 2 / 3 }$$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression by using the properties of rational exponents. Write the final answer using positive exponents only. $$\left( x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 2 / 3 }$$

• A) \(x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 16 / 3 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 8 / 3 } y ^ { 16 / 3 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 14 / 3 } y ^ { 26 / 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 8 }\)

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