Question 119637
q. TWO CUBED  = IS THIS THE SAME AS 2 X 2?

No, but you are on the right track.

Exponential Notation: {{{2^3}}}

{{{2^3 = 2*2*2}}}

q. NINE TO THE YTH POWER = IS THIS THE SAME AS WRITING 9 AND THE SMALL Y ABOVE IT?

Yes, that is correct. 

{{{9^y}}}

q. 10 TO THE 5TH POWER = IS THIS THE SAME AS SAYING 10X10X10X10X10?

Yes, this is correct as well.

Exponential Notation: {{{10^5}}}

{{{10^5 = 10*10*10*10*10}}}