Simplify the Given Expression $( - 3 ) ^ { 4 }$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Simplify the given expression.
- $( - 3 ) ^ { 4 }$

• A) \(- 12\)
• B) 144
• C) \(- 81\)
• D) 81

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