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Sixth Class maths · P.1 · Exponents and Order of Operations

Write numerical expressions with exponents from a description

Read the description word by word. Write repeated factors as a base with an exponent, and keep the order the words describe.

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  1. Write using an exponent: 8 × 8 × 8 × 8

    Answer: 8^4

  2. Write using an exponent: 4 × 4

    Answer: 4^2

  3. Write using an exponent: 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

    Answer: 2^5

Tip: Read the description word by word. Write repeated factors as a base with an exponent, and keep the order the words describe.

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