Question

write 3^5 in expanded form.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent meaning

The exponent $a^n$ means $a$ multiplied by itself $n$ times. Here $a = 3$ and $n=5$.

Step2: Write expanded form

$3^5=3\times3\times3\times3\times3$

Answer:

$3\times3\times3\times3\times3$