Question

In the expression 3·3·4·4·4·4·4 , the base 3 is used as a factor , 1 of 2.

Select Choice
times and the base 4 is used as a factor , 2 of 2.
Select Choice
times.

Answer 1

Explanation:

In the expression 3·3·4·4·4·4·4

3 = 2 times

4 = 5 times

As they are factors, they can also be written as:-

• 3·3·4·4·4·4·4
• 3².4⁵
• 9.1024
• 9216

Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

• 3: 2 times
• 4: 5 times

Explanation:

Count the number of times each digit is shown in the product.

3 is a factor 2 times

4 is a factor 5 times

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Additional comment

An exponent can be used to show repeated multiplication, so the product could be written ...

3^2·4^5