Exponents and Order of Operations

Front

What is an exponent in mathematics?

Back

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?

Back

The base is 4.

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Convert the expression 6 • 6 • 6 • 6 • 6 into exponential form.

Back

6^5.

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What is the expanded form of 10^3?

Back

10 x 10 x 10.

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What is the value of any number raised to the power of 1?

Back

The value is the number itself.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

Front

Evaluate the expression 7 x (7 - 4) ÷ 3.

Back

The result is 7.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the result of 56^1?

Back

The result is 56.

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How do you express a number raised to the power of 0?

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Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1.