Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
-$$\left( \frac { 4 } { x } \right) ^ { 2 }$$
A) $16 x ^ { 2 }$

B) $\frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } }$

C) $\frac { 16 } { x ^ { 2 } }$

D) $\frac { 16 } { x }$

Question

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
-$$\left( \frac { 4 } { x } \right) ^ { 2 }$$
A) $16 x ^ { 2 }$

B) $\frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } }$

C) $\frac { 16 } { x ^ { 2 } }$

D) $\frac { 16 } { x }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When you square the fraction $\frac{4}{x}$, you square both the numerator and the denominator separately, resulting in $\frac{4^2}{x^2} = \frac{16}{x^2}$.

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