Express Using Positive Exponents $$4 ^ { - 3 }$$ A) $\frac { 1 } { 12 }$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Express using positive exponents. Then simplify.
- $$4 ^ { - 3 }$$

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

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