Question

3 multiple c... 1 p. what is the expanded form of $2^4$? $2 \times 4$ $2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent definition

An exponent \(a^n\) means \(a\) multiplied by itself \(n\) times.

Step2: Apply to \(2^4\)

For \(2^4\), the base \(a = 2\) and exponent \(n = 4\). So it's \(2\times2\times2\times2\), not \(2\times4\) (which is multiplication of base and exponent, incorrect).

Answer:

The option \(2\times2\times2\times2\) (the second option)