Lesson 1.

This means that the number 3 ( the base )  is multiplied by itself.  The exponent tells us how often the number is multiplied by itself.

Examples:  

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		( Note: the multiplication sign is not always shown.)
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	(Note carefully the difference between examples 5 and 6)
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	Remember!       minus times minus gives plus

Now try Quiz 1 on Powers.