Powers and Exponents

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What is a base in an exponent expression?

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The base is the number that is multiplied by itself a certain number of times, indicated by the exponent.

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In the expression 2^5, what is the base?

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2

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What is an exponent?

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

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In the expression 2^5, what is the exponent?

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5

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How do you say 3^2 in words?

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Three squared.

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What does 4^3 mean?

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It means 4 multiplied by itself 3 times: 4 × 4 × 4.

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What is the value of 2^3?

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8

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What is the value of 5^2?

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25

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

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4^4

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What is the value of 4^4?

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256