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102 LearnersLast updated on October 15, 2025
3 to the Power of 4
The way to represent repeated multiplication is known as exponents. 3 to the power of 4 can be expressed as 34, which means multiplying three by itself four times, that is 3 × 3 × 3 × 3. In this article, we will learn about 3 to the power of 4.
What is 3 to the Power of 4?
The exponent shows how many times the base is multiplied by itself. For example, 3 to the power of 4 means 3 is multiplied by 4. The two main terms that are used in exponents are
- Base and Power
- Base: The number that is repeatedly multiplied is known as the base.
- Power: Power tells us how many times the base is multiplied by itself.
To find 34, we write it as 34, where 3 is the base and 4 is the exponent. The power should always be written at the top of the base. This means, 34 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81.
Important Glossaries of 3 to the Power of 4
- Exponents: A small number that is written at the top right of the base is called the exponent. It represents how many times the base is multiplied by itself.
- Base: The main number that is repeatedly multiplied in an exponential expression.
- Repeated Multiplication: Repeated multiplication is the process of multiplying the same number multiple times.
- Parentheses in Exponents: Parentheses are used to group numbers, so the exponents apply to everything inside.
- Square Number: It is a number obtained by multiplying a number by itself.
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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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