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Leah multiplied the number 2 by itself 4 times (2x2x2x2). Deshon multiplied the number 4 by itself 2 times (4x4). Which product is greater.explain.

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2x2x2x2 = 16, and 4x4 = 16. The products are equal.
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Neither product is bigger.

2 times 2 times 2 times 2 would simplify to 4 times 4. So neither is your answer.
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