SOLUTION: what do i do when i need to multiply a whole number (3) by an exponent (x to the power of 2)?

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Question 1046089: what do i do when i need to multiply a whole number (3) by an exponent (x to the power of 2)?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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The following describes that operation:
3x%5E2

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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A number as a base: 3
A power or exponent for that number or base: 2
The term to express: 3%5E2


A number as a base: n
a power or exponent for that base: x
The term to express: n%5Ex