Question

Write the following expression in expanded form:
* 3 by small 4

3 x 4
12
3 + 3 + 3 + 3
3 x 3 x 3 x 3

Answer 1

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You really need to learn how to type math expressions!
3 by small 4 is written 3^4

"by small 4" is just junk!

Answer 2

3 by small 4 can be written in expanded form as:

3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12

3 x 4 = 12

3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 81

Answer 3

I apologize for the confusion. You are correct.
The expression "3 by small 4" is indeed 3^4.

The proper expanded form of "3 by small 4" is:
3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 81