Question

Write the product using an exponent.

(4.3)(4.3)

Short answer

The product of (4.3)(4.3) using an exponent =${(4.3)}^2$

Step-by-step solution

– Explanation of the exponent formula

${\text{a}}^{\text{x}}\to$a is the base and x is exponent.

The power is the result of repeated multiplication of the same factor.

The expressionsa^xthis means that a has been used as a factor x times.

Write the product 5 · 5 · 5 · 5 in exponent. 

Example: Write the product $5 · 5 · 5 · 5$in exponent.

Rule: ${\text{a}}^{\text{x}}\to$a is called base and x is power.

For:$5 · 5 · 5 · 5$:the base a = 5 and multiplied by 4 times.

In repeated multiplication:$5 · 5 · 5 · 5$in exponent form $5^4$

Write the product (4.3)(4.3) using an exponent.

Rule: ${\text{a}}^{\text{x}}\to$a is called base and x is power.

For: (4.3)(4.3), here base is (4.3) and multiplied 2 times.

In exponent form:$(4.3)(4.3) ={(4.3)}^2$