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Is 3^5 the same as 3 x 5? explain

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No, 3^5 is 3 times itself five times while 3 x 5 is 3 five times, which means the number three is multiplied by five and not multiplying itself 5 times
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

3 x 5 is 15 because is multiplying 3 x 5

3^5 is 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 and gives a bigger result.

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