Expressions with Exponents

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 2^3, 3 is the exponent.

Front

What is a base in an exponent expression?

Back

The base is the number that is being multiplied by itself. In 2^3, 2 is the base.

Front

Evaluate: 3^2

Back

9

Front

Evaluate: 2^3

Back

8

Front

Evaluate: 6^1

Back

6

Front

Which is greater: 2^7 or 7^2?

Back

2^7 is greater than 7^2.

Front

What does 4^2 equal?

Back

16

Front

What is the value of 2^4?

Back

16

Front

Evaluate: 40 - 2^4 + 8

Back

32

Front

What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).