Question

Rewrite 25 and 125 as exponents that have the same base. Write your answers #^# and

#^#.

(2 points)

Answer 1

• 25 = 5^2
• 125 = 5^3

Explanation:

Both 25 and 125 are powers of 5. As such, they can be written as the powers they are:

25 = 5·5 = 5^2

125 = 25·5 = 5·5·5 = 5^3