Evaluate the Numerical Expression $4 ^ { - 6 } \cdot 4 ^ { 8 }$

question 278

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the numerical expression. $4 ^ { - 6 } \cdot 4 ^ { 8 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• B) 16
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• D) 64

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