Simplify the Expression as Completely as Possible $$\left( - 4 x ^ { 3 } \right) ( 2 x ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression as completely as possible. $$\left( - 4 x ^ { 3 } \right) ( 2 x ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) \(256 x ^ { 5 }\)
• B) \(- 8 x ^ { 5 }\)
• C) \(- 8 x ^ { 6 }\)
• D) \(- 16 x ^ { 5 }\)
• E) \(16 x ^ { 5 }\)

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