Simplify the Exponential Expression $( - 27 ) ^ { 4 / 3 }$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $( - 27 ) ^ { 4 / 3 }$

• A) \(- 81\)
• B) not a real number
• C) 81
• D) 729

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