Learning About Exponents Can Be Problematic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Learning about exponents can be problematic.These are common misconceptions EXCEPT:

• A)Think of the two values as factors.
• B)Hear "five three times" and think multiplication.
• C)Write the equation as 5 x 3 rather than 5 x 5 x 5.
• D)Use repeated addition versus multiplication.

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