Simplify the Expression $6 z ^ { 6 } \left( 4 z ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 3 }$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. $6 z ^ { 6 } \left( 4 z ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 3 }$

• A) \(72 z ^ { 17 }\)
• B) \(384 z ^ { 17 }\)
• C) \(384 z ^ { 30 }\)
• D) \(24 z ^ { 30 }\)
• E) \(72 z ^ { 30 }\)

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