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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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What does the expression 10¹ represent?

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It represents the number 10, as any number raised to the power of 1 is itself.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How can you express 10,000 using exponents?

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10,000 can be expressed as 10⁴.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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In the expression 2³ = 8, what is the base?

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The base is 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What does the exponent in an expression like 20 x 20 x 20 indicate?

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It indicates that the base (20) is multiplied by itself 3 times, which can be expressed as 20³.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the value of 5⁰?

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The value of 5⁰ is 1, as any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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How do you multiply numbers with the same base?

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When multiplying numbers with the same base, you add the exponents. For example, a^m * aⁿ = a^m+n.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the result of 3² * 3³?

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The result is 3⁵, since you add the exponents (2 + 3).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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How do you divide numbers with the same base?

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When dividing numbers with the same base, you subtract the exponents. For example, a^m / aⁿ = a^m-n.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is the value of (2³)²?

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The value is 2⁶, since you multiply the exponents (3 * 2).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1