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EXAMPLE 4 Evaluate powers

Evaluate the expression.

a. x4 when x = 2 b. n3 when n = 1.5

SOLUTION

a. x4 = 24 b. n3 = 1.53
=2 2 2 2 = (1.5)(1.5)(1.5)
= 16 = 3.375
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 4

Evaluate the expression.

9. x3 when x = 8 10. k3 when k = 2.5

ANSWER

9. 512 10. 6.25


GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 4

Evaluate the expression.


1
11. d4 when d =
3
ANSWER

11. 1
81

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