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What is 3^2, 5^3, and 9^2? I need some test help.

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Answer:

3^2=9 5^3=125 9^2=81

Explanation:

exponent is just multiplying the base by itself however we many times the exponent's (the small number on the top right of the base) value is

base-->5^3<--exponent

3^2=3×3=9

5^3=5×5×5=125

9^2=9×9=81

example

6^4=6×6×6×6=1296

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