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Whats an exponent and how is it used an mathematics

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Answer: a quantity representing the power to which a given number or expression is to be raised, usually expressed as a raised symbol beside the number or expression

Explanation:

for example

10 x 10 = 100

to simplify this you put a small 2 on the top right corner of the number 10

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