Simplify the expression. Write the final answer using positive exponents only.

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The only difference between the given expression and the answer choices is the last four digits. Since we are simplifying the expression, we want to use positive exponents only. The last four digits should be subtracted from 16 to get positive exponents. Hence, the correct answer is A where the last four digits are 256c converted to positive exponents.

Simplify the Expression