Exponents- beginning notes

Front

What is the value of 7 raised to the power of 2?

Back

49

Front

Calculate 2 raised to the power of 3.

Back

8

Front

What is the expression for 'six cubed'?

Back

6^3

Front

What is any number raised to the power of 0?

Back

1

Front

If a scientist reports that a bacteria culture contains 3 raised to the power of 4, how many bacteria are there?

Back

81

Front

Define an exponent in mathematical terms.

Back

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

Front

What is the base in the expression 5^3?

Back

5 is the base.

Front

What does the expression 10^2 represent?

Back

10 multiplied by itself, which equals 100.

Front

How do you express 'x to the power of 4' in exponential form?

Back

x^4

Front

What is the result of 4^0?

Back

1