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Clare explained that 2 to the second power was 2 x 2 explain why her way wasn’t the best.

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Answer:Correct, but misleading

Explanation:

"2 to the second power" is 2^2. Although 2x2 will give the same, correct, answer, it is misleading. If 2^2 is 2x2, then would 2^3 be 2x3?

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