Exponents

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself.

Front

In the expression 2³, what is the base?

Back

The base is 2.

Front

What does 3² mean?

Back

3² means 3 multiplied by itself, which is 3 x 3 = 9.

Front

What is the value of 2⁴?

Back

2⁴ = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 16.

Front

What is the term for an exponent of 3?

Back

Cubed.

Front

Which is greater: 2⁵ or 5²?

Back

2⁵ is greater.

Front

What is 9 cubed in exponential form?

Back

9³.

Front

True or False: 2⁵ is the same as 2 x 5.

Back

False.

Front

What is the value of 10⁰?

Back

10⁰ = 1.

Front

What does it mean to square a number?

Back

To square a number means to raise it to the power of 2.