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Fixed misspelled word multiply, and evaluate (#21822)

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* Fixed misspelled word multiply, and evaluate

* Update index.md
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title: Exponents
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## Exponents
An exponent is shorthand for the the number of times a number is multipled by itself. It is often denoted with a superscript, karat, or with "to the power of" such as:
An exponent is shorthand for the the number of times a number is multiplied by itself. It is often denoted with a superscript, karat, or with "to the power of" such as:
- 2<sup>3</sup>
- 2^3
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In this example, 3 is the exponent.
To compute the value of 2<sup>3</sup>, you would multiple 2 to itself 3 times: 2 * 2 * 2. This evalutes to 8.
To compute the value of 2<sup>3</sup>, you would multiply 2 to itself 3 times: 2 * 2 * 2. This evaluates to 8.
Common exponents have special names:
- Exponent of 2 is often referred to as squared. So 3<sup>2</sup> is referred to as 3 squared, evaluating to 9.