Exponents, GCF, LCM

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times to use the base in a multiplication. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

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What does 4 squared mean?

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4 squared means 4 multiplied by itself, which is 4 x 4 = 16.

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What is the base in the expression 5^2?

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The base is 5.

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What is any number to the power of 1?

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Any number to the power of 1 equals itself.

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What is the result of 5^2?

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The result of 5^2 is 25.

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What operation do you use with exponents?

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You use multiplication when working with exponents.

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the LCM (Least Common Multiple)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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How do you find the LCM of 3 and 4?

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The LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.