I'm pretty sure the answer is exponent since it tells you how many times to multiply the number beside it by itself.
Example:
[tex] {3}^{4} [/tex]
It is NOT 3 × 4 = 12
It is 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 9 × 3 × 3 = 9 × 9 = 81
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~Zoey