Question

what is $3^4$ in expanded form?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent definition

For $a^n$, it means $a$ multiplied $n$ times.

Step2: Apply to $3^4$

$3^4$ = $3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3$

Answer:

$3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 3$ (the option in the blue box)