To express \(3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3\) in exponential form, you can follow these steps:
1. Identify the Base: Look at the repeated factor in the multiplication. In this case, the repeated factor is 3.
2. Count the Number of Times the Factor is Repeated: Here, the factor 3 is multiplied by itself four times.
3. Write the Base with the Count as the Exponent: For exponential form, you write the base (which is 3) and the exponent as the count of how many times it is repeated (which is 4).
Therefore, [tex]\(3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3\)[/tex] can be written in exponential form as [tex]\(3^4\)[/tex].
