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Jim

When used in a formula, what does ^ mean?
 


Dave Peterson

When used in a formula, what does ^ mean?
 
To the power of:

=2^3
=2 to the power of 3 (2 cubed)
= 2 * 2 * 2

=5^7
=5*5*5*5*5*5*5 (5 times itself 7 times)



Jim wrote:

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Dave Peterson


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