Exponents, PEMDAS, & Prime Factorization

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is the order of operations used to solve expressions.

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 60?

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The prime factorization of 60 is 2² ∙ 3 ∙ 5.

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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To find the prime factorization, divide the number by the smallest prime number until the result is 1, recording the prime factors.

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What is the expanded form of 5³?

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The expanded form of 5³ is 5 ∙ 5 ∙ 5.

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What is the value of 2⁴?

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The value of 2⁴ is 16.

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How can you express 7 ∙ 7 ∙ 7 in exponential form?

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7 ∙ 7 ∙ 7 can be expressed as 7³.

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What is the missing factor in the prime factorization tree for 64?

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The missing factor is 2⁶.

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What is the prime factorization of 81?

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The prime factorization of 81 is 3⁴.