A whole-number power represents a product of equal factors of the whole-number base ; the base identifies the repeated factor, and the exponent identifies how many factors occur. Evaluation includes numerical powers with nonnegative integer exponents, including the convention for nonzero , and distinguishes exponentiation from multiplying the base by the exponent. Negative or fractional exponents and generalized exponent laws are not included.
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Detailed Explanation: Evaluate whole-number powers
A power shows repeated multiplication.
In :
- is the base, or the factor being repeated.
- is the exponent, or the number of times the base is used as a factor.
Example: Evaluate
- The base is , and the exponent is .
- Write as a factor four times:
- Multiply:
- Therefore:
Remember, means , not . For any nonzero whole number , .
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