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Raising a number to the sixth power is the same as multiplying the number by itself six times.
C
The expression 2^6 , or 2 to the sixth power,
is the same as multiplying 2 by itself six times.
Our solution corresponds to choice C. To check our answer, we can use a calculator. We can either enter 2^6 or 2* 2* 2* 2* 2* 2. Both expressions give us the same answer.