Algebra-1

When we have a number being multiplied by itself multiple times, we can write it in exponential form.

The base is the number that is being multiplied, and the exponent is the number of times it is being multiplied.

 

In the expression , the number  is being multiplied by itself  times.

By the definition of exponentiation, we write this product using exponents as A..

 

Let's analyze the other options:

B.  means we first calculate  (i.e., ) and then take the negative of that result. This is different from multiplying  by itself  times.

 

C. 

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