How to Multiply Numbers with Exponents: Examples and Explanation

Understanding Exponents

• 💡 An exponent indicates how many times a base number is multiplied by itself.
• For example, 4^2 means 4 multiplied by itself twice (4 * 4).
• Similarly, 2^3 means 2 multiplied by itself three times (2 * 2 * 2).

Example 1: 4^2 * 2^3

• 🎯 First, calculate the value of each exponent term.
• 4^2 = 4 * 4 = 16.
• 2^3 = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8.
• ⚡ Then, multiply the results: 16 * 8 = 128.
• Therefore, 4^2 * 2^3 equals 128.

Example 2: 5^3 * 3^2

• 🔑 Calculate the value of 5^3: 5 * 5 * 5 = 125.
• 🔑 Calculate the value of 3^2: 3 * 3 = 9.
• 📈 Multiply the results: 125 * 9.
• Performing the multiplication: 125 * 9 = 1125.
• Thus, 5^3 * 3^2 equals 1125.