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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 it mean to evaluate an exponent?

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To evaluate an exponent means to calculate the value of a base raised to a power. For example, evaluating 3^2 means calculating 3 x 3, which equals 9.

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What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

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The value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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What is the value of 1 raised to any power?

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1 raised to any power is always 1.

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What is the exponential form of 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4?

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The exponential form is 4^6.

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What is 9^0?

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9^0 equals 1.

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What is 3^4?

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3^4 equals 81.

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How do you multiply numbers with the same base?

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When multiplying numbers with the same base, you add the exponents. For example, a^m x a^n = a^(m+n).

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How do you divide numbers with the same base?

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When dividing numbers with the same base, you subtract the exponents. For example, a^m ÷ a^n = a^(m-n).

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What is the value of 2^3?

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2^3 equals 8.