To determine the value of the exponential expression [tex]\( 4^3 \)[/tex], let's break down the steps involved in calculating it:
1. Understand the problem:
- The term 'exponential expression' [tex]\( 4^3 \)[/tex] represents '4 raised to the power of 3'.
2. Decompose the expression:
- [tex]\( 4^3 \)[/tex] means multiplying the number 4 by itself three times.
3. Perform the multiplication:
- First, calculate [tex]\( 4 \times 4 \)[/tex] which equals 16.
- Next, multiply the result by 4 again.
[tex]\[
4 \times 4 = 16
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
16 \times 4 = 64
\][/tex]
So, the value of the exponential expression [tex]\( 4^3 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 64 \)[/tex].
4. Identify the correct answer:
- From the given options, the correct value is:
[tex]\[
\text{A. 64}
\][/tex]
