Exponents

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What is an exponent?

Back

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

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In the expression 3^4, what does the 4 represent?

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The 4 represents the number of times the base (3) is multiplied by itself.

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What is the value of 2^3?

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2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

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What does 5^0 equal?

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5^0 = 1, because any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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How do you compare exponents?

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To compare exponents, calculate the value of each expression and then compare the results.

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What is the value of 7^2?

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7^2 = 7 x 7 = 49.

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What is the value of 2^6?

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2^6 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 64.

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How do you order numbers with exponents from least to greatest?

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Calculate the value of each expression and then arrange them in ascending order.

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What is the value of 3^3?

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3^3 = 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.

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What is the value of 5^2?

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5^2 = 5 x 5 = 25.