The exponent tells us how many times we need to multiply base by itself.
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Practice makes perfect
The expression 7^6, or 7 to the sixth power, can be written as the product of six 7 terms.
7^6 = 7*7*7*7*7*7_(6 times)
Let's find this product using a calculator. We can do so in two ways, either by calculating the power, or by writing the product. Both expressions will give us the same answer.