Exponents

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What is the definition of 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 2^5 represent?

Back

2^5 represents 2 multiplied by itself 5 times, which equals 32.

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Is 2^5 the same as 2 x 5?

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No, 2^5 is not the same as 2 x 5; 2^5 equals 32, while 2 x 5 equals 10.

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What is any number raised to the power of 1?

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Any number raised to the power of 1 equals itself.

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What is the value of 5^2?

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The value of 5^2 is 25.

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What is the value of 2^3?

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The value of 2^3 is 8.

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What is the exponent in the expression 4^2?

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The exponent in the expression 4^2 is 2.

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What is the base in the expression 3^4?

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The base in the expression 3^4 is 3.

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How do you calculate the value of an exponent?

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To calculate the value of an exponent, multiply the base by itself as many times as indicated by the exponent.

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What is the result of 10^0?

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The result of 10^0 is 1, as any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 equals 1.