Example 1 Writing Powers Write the product as a power and describe it in words. a. 44= to the second power, or 4 squared 9 to the third power, or 9 cubed b. 99= to the fifth power c. 2222=

Example 2 Finding the Value of a Power Find the value of five cubed. Write 5 as a factor 3 times =55 Multiply. 125=

for Examples 1 and 2 Guided Practice  Write the product as a power and describe it in words  77  7  7    ANSWER ; 7 to the sixth power ANSWER 10 4 ; 10 to the fourth power ANSWER 24 2 ; 24 to the second power, or 24 squared

Guided Practice for Examples 1 and Write the product as a power and describe it in words ANSWER ; 1 to the seventh power ANSWER ; 8 to the third power, or 8 cubed ANSWER ; 9 to the fifth power

Guided Practice for Examples 1 and 2 Find the value of the power. ANSWER 216 ANSWER ANSWER 169 ANSWER 3