Simplify the Exponential Expression $$64 ^ { - 4 / 3 }$$

question 1

Multiple Choice

Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$64 ^ { - 4 / 3 }$$

• A) 256
• B) not a real number
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 256 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 256 }\)

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