Compute the Exact Value of the Function for the Given $f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right) ^ { x }$

question 315

Multiple Choice

Compute the exact value of the function for the given x-value without using a calculator.
- $f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right) ^ { x }$ for $x = - 3$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 64 }\)
• B) 64
• C) \(- 12\)
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 64 }\)

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