Simplify the Expression $\left( 7 x ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 2 }$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. $\left( 7 x ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(7 x ^ { 16 }\)
• B) \(7 x ^ { 8 }\)
• C) \(49 x ^ { 17 }\)
• D) \(49 x ^ { 16 }\)
• E) \(49 x ^ { 15 }\)

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