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What is 2 to the 3rd power?
Answer: 2 to the 3rd power is 8
Exponents, or powers, are a concise way to express repeated multiplication. When a number is raised to a power, it means you multiply that number by itself as many times as the exponent indicates. In this case, 2 to the 3rd power means multiplying the number 2 by itself three times.
Methods
Math Tutor Explanation Using the Multiplication Method
This method involves multiplying the base by itself according to the exponent's value.
Step 1: Step 1: Identify the base number (2) and the exponent (3)
Step 2: Step 2: Multiply 2 by itself three times: 2 × 2 × 2
Math Tutor Explanation Using Exponent Notation
This method shows how to interpret exponent notation and convert it to standard multiplication.
Step 1: Step 1: Recognize that 2^3 means 2 multiplied by itself 3 times
Step 2: Step 2: Write this out as 2 × 2 × 2
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Step 2:
Math Tutor suggests: Practice Exponents and Powers
Deepen your understanding of exponents by exploring these related questions about powers of numbers.
FAQ on Exponents (Powers)
What does an exponent tell you to do?
It tells you how many times to multiply the base number by itself.
Is 2 to the 3rd power the same as 3 to the 2nd power?
No, 2^3 equals 8 while 3^2 equals 9.
What is any number to the power of 1?
Any number to the power of 1 equals itself.
What is 2 to the 0 power?
Any nonzero number to the power of 0 is 1.
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