We know that (2 + 3) + 5 = 2 + (3 + 5) and 2 * (3 * 5) = (2 * 3) * 5. The
grouping with parentheses does not affect the value of the expression.
Is this true for exponents? That is, are the numbers below equal?
2(34) and (23)5
If not, which is bigger? Which of the two would you choose as the meaning of the following expression?
235
Explain your reasoning.