To simplify the expression \( (k^2)^4 \), you can use the power of a power rule in exponents, which states:
\[ (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} \]
Applying this rule, you have:
\[ (k^2)^4 = k^{2 \cdot 4} = k^8 \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ k^8 \]
Therefore, the correct answer is \( k^8 \).
9.
Simplify the expression.
(k2)4
k8
k6
2k8
k16
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