Evaluate powers with positive bases
Multiply the base by itself as many times as the exponent says. A zero exponent gives 1, and a negative exponent means take the reciprocal.
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Evaluate 7². (Write a whole number or a fraction.)
Answer: 49
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Answer: 1296
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Answer: 729
Tip: Multiply the base by itself as many times as the exponent says. A zero exponent gives 1, and a negative exponent means take the reciprocal.
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