The value of the base is 7 (option A)
Explanation:Given:
[tex]7^4\text{ = 2401}[/tex]To find:
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In powers and exponents:
[tex]For\text{ }a^b:\text{ a = base, b = exponent}[/tex][tex]\begin{gathered} Applying\text{ same principle:} \\ 7^4:\text{ Base = 7, exponent = 4} \end{gathered}[/tex]The value of the base is 7 (option A)