Simplify the Numerical Expression $- \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { - 4 }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Simplify the numerical expression. $- \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { - 4 }$

• A) 16
• B) -8
• C) 81

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