Question

Use a calculator to evaluate the power. For keystroke help see Student Help box on page 11. $$ 6^{8} $$

Short answer

Calculating the power of 6 raised to 8 using a calculator, the result is \(1679616\).

Step-by-step solution

Identify the base and the exponent

In the exercise, the base is 6 and the exponent is 8. The problem is asking us to calculate \(6^{8}\). To do this, we will use a calculator.

Input the values in the calculator

First, input the base, which is number 6 in our calculator. Then find the 'power' or 'exponentiation' button on the calculator, usually represented as '^’. After pressing it, input the exponent, which is 8 in this case.

Calculate the result

After correctly inputting the base and exponent into the calculator, press the 'equals' button and the calculator should provide us with the result \(1679616\).