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Question 332719: how do you write 15 to the first power and what is the meaning
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how do you write 15 to the first power and what is the meaning
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You could write it 15%5E1, however every number (or term) without an
exponent is assumed to be the power of one, another words 15 = 15%5E1,
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This becomes apparent when you multiply numbers (or terms) with exponents.
You know that when you multiply numbers with exponents you add the exponents.
Like 15%5E2+%2A+15%5E5+=+15%5E7 and
15+%2A+15%5E2+=+15%5E3 the assumed exponent of 1 is added to 15^2, right?