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. For example, in 4^2, 2 is the exponent.

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Identify the exponent in the expression 5^3.

Back

The exponent is 3.

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What is the base in the expression 7^4?

Back

The base is 7.

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What does 2^3 equal?

Back

2^3 equals 8, because 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

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What is the result of 10^0?

Back

Any number raised to the power of 0 equals 1, so 10^0 = 1.

Front

What is the square of a number?

Back

The square of a number is that number multiplied by itself. For example, the square of 5 is 5^2 = 25.

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What is the cube of 3?

Back

The cube of 3 is 3^3 = 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.

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How do you multiply numbers with the same base?

Back

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 1/2 raised to the power of 3?

Back

1/2 raised to the power of 3 is (1/2)^3 = 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/8.

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What is the value of 4^2?

Back

4^2 equals 16.