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Question from gracie, a student:

9^23 units digit

Hi Gracie,

Sometimes with a math problem you just have to experiment.

What is the units digit of $9^1?$
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What is the units digit of $9^5?$

What is the units digit of $9^{23}?$
Why?

Penny

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