\"\"

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The expression is \"\"

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The base is 2.5.

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The exponent is 2. \ \

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\"\"

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\"\" Means 2.5 is a factor of 2 times.

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\"\"

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        = 6.25                  (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"

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The value of the expression is 6.25.