What does "Write each power as the product of factors" mean? Pretend it's 3^3. Do I write it in expanded form like 3x3x3 or the actual answer?

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Michael Villeneuve · Answer 1 · 2017-10-08T04:52:23+0000

Powers, exponents, are a short cut to multiplication. Product means multiply and factors are the numbers you multiply. for example 2 to the 4th power