Asked by binky
In general, when b is a positive integer
ab
means to write a product with
as a factor
times.
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The expression a^b (with b a positive integer) means a multiplied by itself b times:
a^b = a · a · a · ... · a (b factors).
Examples: a^3 = a·a·a, 2^4 = 2·2·2·2 = 16.
(If you need, note the extensions: a^0 = 1 for a ≠ 0, and a^(−n) = 1/a^n for positive n.)
a^b = a · a · a · ... · a (b factors).
Examples: a^3 = a·a·a, 2^4 = 2·2·2·2 = 16.
(If you need, note the extensions: a^0 = 1 for a ≠ 0, and a^(−n) = 1/a^n for positive n.)
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