Simplify the Exponential Expression $\left( \frac { 1 } { 16 } \right) ^ { 1 / 4 }$

question 278

Multiple Choice

Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $\left( \frac { 1 } { 16 } \right) ^ { 1 / 4 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• B) 2
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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