Exponents

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

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

Front

What does 2^3 mean?

Back

2^3 means 2 x 2 x 2, which equals 8.

Front

What is the base in an exponent expression?

Back

The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponent expression.

Front

Calculate 3^4.

Back

3^4 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 81.

Front

What is 5^2 equal to?

Back

5^2 = 5 x 5 = 25.

Front

What is the value of 4^3?

Back

4^3 = 4 x 4 x 4 = 64.

Front

Which is greater: 2^5 or 5^2?

Back

2^5 = 32 and 5^2 = 25, so 2^5 is greater.

Front

What does 10^0 equal?

Back

Any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1.

Front

What is the product of 6^2 and 6^3?

Back

6^2 x 6^3 = 6^(2+3) = 6^5.

Front

What is 7^1?

Back

7^1 = 7, because any number to the power of 1 is itself.