How do you get an exponent on the graphing calculator in desmos?

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In Desmos, you can easily enter exponents using the caret (^) symbol. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open Desmos: Go to the Desmos Graphing Calculator.
  2. Enter Your Expression: To input an exponent, type your base followed by the caret (^) and then the exponent. For example, if you want to enter \(x^2\), you would type x^2.
  3. Custom Exponents: You can enter any base and any exponent. For instance, to enter \(2^3\), type 2^3.
  4. Using Parentheses: If you have a more complex base or exponent, use parentheses. For example, to enter \((x + 1)^{2}\), you would type (x + 1)^(2).

Once you type your expression, you should see it appear on the graph. Desmos will interpret the exponent correctly and plot the graph accordingly.