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The expression is
The base is -8.
The exponent is 2.
Means “- 8 to the second power or - 8 squared”
(Multiply: )
The value is 64.
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Means “- 8 to the second power or - 8 squared”![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=cb67ea0a06c56e1b9a840707333235df.png\")
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