How to express 7 to the power of 2?

Powers or exponents are defined as the total number of times we use the number in a multiplication. For example, 3 to the power 2 means 3 is multiplied 2 times.

Answer: 7 to the power of 2 can be expressed as 72 = 7 × 7 = 49

Let us proceed step by step to write 7 to the power of 2.

Explanation:

The two crucial terms used frequently in exponents are base and powers.

To find 7 to the power of 2, we can write it in exponent form as 72, where 7 is base and 2 is power. Power should always be written on top of the base.

It means 7 is multiplied 2 times. So, 7 × 7 = 49

Hence, 7 to the power of 2 can be expressed as 72 = 7 × 7 = 49.

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