Question

Put these in order starting from the smallest. 6² 3⁴ 2⁵ 5³

Answer 1

2^5 < 6^2 < 3^4 < 5^3

Explanation:

Solve each one:

6^2 = 6*6=36

3^4 = 3*3 =9*3 =27*3 = 81

2^5 = 2*2 = 4*2= 8*2 = 16*2 = 32

5^3 = 5*5 = 25*5 = 125

32 < 36 < 81 < 125

So:

2^5 < 6^2 < 3^4 < 5^3