Exponents

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What is an exponent?

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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?

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2^3 means 2 x 2 x 2, which equals 8.

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What is the base in an exponent?

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The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponent.

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What is 5^2 equal to?

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5^2 is equal to 5 x 5, which equals 25.

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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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What is 10^0 equal to?

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10^0 is equal to 1.

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What is the value of 3^4?

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3^4 is equal to 3 x 3 x 3 x 3, which equals 81.

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What is 4^3 equal to?

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4^3 is equal to 4 x 4 x 4, which equals 64.

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What is the rule for dividing exponents with the same base?

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

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What is 6^2 x 6^3 equal to?

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6^2 x 6^3 is equal to 6^(2+3) = 6^5.