Powers and Exponents Answers

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Luther evaluated 23 as 9 and Wade evaluated 32 as 9. Are both students correct? Explain why or why not.

Answer:

No, only Wade is correct. Luther evaluated 2 to the third power, which is 2 * 2 * 2 8, not 9. Wade evaluated 3 to the second power, which is 3 * 3 9. Luther likely switched the base and exponent, calculating 3 to the second power instead of 2 to the third power.

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Which did you include in your response?

A
Wade is correct, but Luther is not.
B
The powers are not equal.
C
Luther switched the base and exponent.
D
2 to the power of 3 equals 8.

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