6th grade exponents

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base is multiplied by itself.

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What does 9^5 mean?

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9^5 means 9 multiplied by itself 5 times: 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9.

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How do you express 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 using exponents?

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4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 can be expressed as 4^5.

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What is the value of 3^4?

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3^4 equals 81.

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How do you write 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 with an exponent?

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2 x 2 x 2 x 2 can be written as 2^4.

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What is the base in the expression 5^3?

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The base is 5.

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What is the value of 5^4?

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5^4 equals 625.

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If a^m = a^n, what can we conclude about m and n?

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We can conclude that m = n, provided a is not zero.

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What is the product of powers rule?

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The product of powers rule states that a^m x a^n = a^(m+n).

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What is the power of a power rule?

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The power of a power rule states that (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).