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Powers as repeated multiplication

Powers as repeated multiplication

Square array for 3 squared equals 9 and cube stack for 2 cubed equals 8 with base and index labelled

A power is a short way to write repeated multiplication. For example, 434^343 means 4×4×44 \times 4 \times 44×4×4.

Powers and Roots Lesson

  1. IGCSE
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Step-by-step lessons covering CIE IGCSE Maths Powers and Roots for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended) format. Start with the Core-tier fundamentals in number and algebra before moving on to the more demanding Extended-only topics like calculus-adjacent algebra and advanced trigonometry.

Lessons

Addition and SubtractionMultiplication and DivisionTimePlace ValueRoundingNegative NumbersPowers and RootsBIDMAS