Evaluate 3^4

Problem

$3^4$

Solution

1. Identify the base and the exponent in the expression $3^4$

2. Interpret the exponent as the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.

3. Expand the expression into a multiplication string.

$3\times 3\times 3\times 3$

4. Multiply the first two factors.

$3\times 3=9$

5. Multiply the result by the third factor.

$9\times 3=27$

6. Multiply the result by the fourth factor to find the final value.

$27\times 3=81$

Final Answer

$3^4=81$

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