f(x)=x^2-9t^2 what does the symbol ^ mean?

Question

I just need to know what the ^ symbol means when it is in a problem.  Thanks.

Answer 1

the ^ symbol means "to the third power"

like three to the fifth power would be: 3^5

its how you type exponents on a computer

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

To the power of.. .