Exponents

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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In the expression 4^2 = 16, what is the base?

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The base is 4.

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In the expression 4^2 = 16, what is the exponent?

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The exponent is 2.

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What is the value of 3^2?

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The value is 9.

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What does 2^3 represent?

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2^3 represents 2 multiplied by itself 3 times, which equals 8.

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How do you calculate the value of 5^0?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1, so 5^0 = 1.

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What is the value of 10^2?

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The value is 100.

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What is repeated multiplication in the context of exponents?

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Repeated multiplication refers to multiplying the base by itself as many times as indicated by the exponent.

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What is the value of 2^5?

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The value is 32.

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How can exponents be used to simplify calculations?

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Exponents can simplify calculations by allowing for the representation of large numbers in a compact form.