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Write the number below (81) as a power with a base of 3 and a base of 9

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Answer:

base of 3 --> 3^4 (three to the fourth); base of 9 --> 9^2 (nine squared)

Explanation:

3 x 3 = 9 x 3 = 27 x 3 = 81 = 3^4

You multiply 3 by itself 4 times.

9 x 9 = 81 = 9^2

You multiply 9 by itself 2 times.

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