Question

Work out the value of 10^2-4^3 .give your answer as a power of 6

Answer 1

6^2

Explanation:

10^2-4^3

PEMDAS says powers first

100 - 64

Subtract

36

We know that 36 is a perfect square

6*6

6^2

Answer 2

Answer: 6^2

Explanation:

Givens

• Express the integers raised to a power as integers.
• 10^2 = 100
• 4^3 = 64

Solution

• Subtract 64 (which is 4^3) from 100. See if what is left is a power of 6
• 100 - 64 = 36 Yes the remainder is 36
• 36 = 6*6 = 6^2