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Jude is incorrectly simplified the expression [1/2]^2 times 1/2 times [1/2]^3, as shown below.

[1/2]^2 x 1/2 x [1/2]^3= [1/8]^6 =1/262,144

describe the mistake that jude made. In your explanation , provide the correct way to simplify the expression

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Answer: The ^ sign means an exponent, For example 2^3 means 3 is the exponent and 2 is the base.

Explanation:

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please can someone explai for me what this signal ^ in [1/2]^2
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