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Explaination Of Raising Powers To a Power
Explanation Of Raising Powers To A Power
Before we move forward and learn about
Raising Powers To A Power
be sure you understand the basics. Recommended reading:
Exponents
.
An abstract example of raising exponents to a power is the following: (Base
Exponent
)
Raised Power Exponent
. Real example: (2
2
)
2
= 2
2 * 2
= 2
4
.
There is no way to combine the sum of two powers with the same base into one expression: 3
2
+ 3
4
can not be combined or simplified more. The answer is simply the sum: 9 + 81 = 90.
There is no way to combine the difference of two powers with the same base into one expression: 2
5
- 2
2
can not be combined or simplified more.The answer is simply the difference: 25 - 4 = 21.
Syntax Example
Expression Can Be Simplified?
Math Expression
Answer
Yes
(2
2
)
3
2
2 * 3
= 2
6
No
4
7
- 4
3
4
7
- 4
3
No
3
3
+ 3
3
3
3
+ 3
3
Yes
(5
5
)
-2
5
5 * -2
= 5
-10
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