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Wordabulary

index notation

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

A way of writing repeated multiplication of the same number using a small raised number to show how many times it's multiplied.

"In index notation, 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 is written as 2 to the power of 4."

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Which word fits the gap? "In _____, 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 is written as 2 to the power of 4."

Answer: index notation

In your own words, what does "index notation" mean?

A way of writing repeated multiplication of the same number using a small raised number to show how many times it's multiplied.

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