Simplify the Expression $4 ^ { - 4 }$ A) -16
B) -256
C) 256
D)

question 270

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. $4 ^ { - 4 }$

• A) -16
• B) -256
• C) 256
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 256 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { 256 }\)

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