Question

2^3 X 2.
(two to the third power times two)
do i have to put a 1 as the exponent for the two without one?

Answer 1

have to? no

Answer 2

is it wrong to ^1 it? no

Answer 3

its easier to work with sometimes if its there tho since b^n * b^m = b^n+m

Answer 4

yes. exactly dontletmefade. so you get 2^3 * 2^1 = 2^4