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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What does 9^5 represent?

Back

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

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Calculate 7^6.

Back

7^6 = 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 = 117649.

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What is the base in the expression 4^2 = 16?

Back

The base is 4.

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What is the value of 1^n for any positive integer n?

Back

1^n = 1 for any positive integer n.

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Which is larger: 2^3 or 3^2?

Back

They are equal: 2^3 = 8 and 3^2 = 9.

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What is the equivalent expression for 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4?

Back

4^5.

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If 5^3 = 125, what is 5^4?

Back

5^4 = 5 x 5^3 = 5 x 125 = 625.

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What does the expression 10^0 equal?

Back

10^0 = 1.

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How do you express 3 x 3 x 3 in exponential form?

Back

3^3.