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Language/Type: Python recursion

Write a recursive function named power that accepts two integers representing a base and an exponent and returns the base raised to that exponent. For example, the call of power(3, 4) should return 34 or 81 . If the exponent passed is negative, raise a ValueError.

Do not use loops or auxiliary data structures; solve the problem recursively. Also do not use the provided Python pow function in your solution.

Function: Write a Python function as described, not a complete program.

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