Question

Luther evaluated 2 to the power of 3 as 9 and wade evaluated 3 to the power of 2 as 9 are both students correct explain why or why not

Answer 1

Luther is incorrect, while Wade is correct. (2)(2)(2)=8, not 9. (3)(3)= 9.

Explanation:

I put that as my answer and it was counted as right.

Answer 2

Luther is wrong

Wade is right

Explanation:

Luther's case 2^3 = 2x2x2 = 8

Wade's case 3^3 = 3 x 3 = 9