Exponents

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What is an exponent?

Back

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

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What does the expression 5^2 represent?

Back

5^2 represents 5 multiplied by itself, which equals 25.

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How can you express 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 using exponents?

Back

9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 can be expressed as 9^5.

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In the expression 2^3 = 8, what is the base?

Back

The base is 2.

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What is the value of 7^6?

Back

7^6 equals 7 multiplied by itself six times, which is 117649.

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What is the power in the expression 6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6?

Back

The power is 6 to the 7th power, or 6^7.

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What is the product of 3^4 and 3^2?

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The product is 3^(4+2) = 3^6.

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How do you divide exponents with the same base, such as 5^3 ÷ 5^1?

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You subtract the exponents: 5^(3-1) = 5^2.

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What is the result of (2^3)^2?

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The result is 2^(3*2) = 2^6.

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What does it mean to raise a power to a power?

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Raising a power to a power means to multiply the exponents.