Exponents with Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions

Front

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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What does 2^3 mean?

Back

2^3 means 2 multiplied by itself 3 times: 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

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What is the base in the expression 5^4?

Back

The base is 5.

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Calculate 3^2.

Back

3^2 = 3 x 3 = 9.

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What is 10^0?

Back

10^0 = 1, because any number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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What is the value of 4^3?

Back

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

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

Back

2^5 = 32, 5^2 = 25. So, 2^5 is greater.

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What is the exponent in the expression 7^6?

Back

The exponent is 6.

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If 3^x = 27, what is x?

Back

x = 3, because 3^3 = 27.

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What does 1/2^3 mean?

Back

1/2^3 means 1 divided by 2 multiplied by itself 3 times: 1/(2 x 2 x 2) = 1/8.