SOLUTION: what does a problem mean when it's to the 4th power or 5th power,whatever the number is to the 4th power or whatever. how do I work this problem. example: 3 to the 4th power or -2

Question 153416: what does a problem mean when it's to the 4th power or 5th power,whatever the number is to the 4th power or whatever. how do I work this problem.
example: 3 to the 4th power or -2 to the 5th power how do I do this?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
example: 3 to the 4th power or -2 to the 5th power how do I do this?
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3^4 = 3*3*3*3 = 81
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(-2)^5 = -2*-2*-2*-2*-2 = -32
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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