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Why are exponents used in math.

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Answer: In my opinion exponents are used to shorten writing multiplication (Because for example if you have 9 * 9 * 9 * 9 * 9 * 9 would take a lot of time to write that, and in exponents you can write it saving time:
9^(6).

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