Simplify $\left( 2 x ^ { - 3 } \right) ^ { - 4 }$

question 134

Multiple Choice

Simplify: $\left( 2 x ^ { - 3 } \right) ^ { - 4 }$

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 12 } } { 16 }\)
• B) \(2 x ^ { 12 }\)
• C) \(- 16 x ^ { 12 }\)
• D) \(- 8 x ^ { 12 }\)

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