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To simplify the expression \(- (b^{1/4})^{12}\), we will use the property of exponents that states \((a^m)^n = a^{mn}\).
1. Apply the property:
\[
- (b^{1/4})^{12} = - b^{(1/4) \cdot 12}
\]
2. Calculate the exponent:
\[
(1/4) \cdot 12 = 3
\]
3. Thus, we have:
\[
- b^3
\]
So, the equivalent expression for \(- (b^{1/4})^{12}\) is \(- b^3\), which corresponds to the response:
**−b3 (negative b cubed)**