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Question

Simplify the expression.

(k2)4

k8

k6

2k8

k16

Answer 1

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 \( k^8 \).