Question

what is the difference between a subscripted variable and power? :(

Answer 1

you mean:

\[x^{2}\]
vs
\[x _{2}\]
?

Answer 2

The top one means x*x
The bottom one refers to the second solution of x (where multiple solutions are possible)

Answer 3

so, a variable of a variable?

Answer 4

For example the quadratic formula can yield to values of x
\[x _{1}, x _{2}\]

Answer 5

ahh, thankyou :)