Exponents and Order of Operations

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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. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

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What does 2^5 equal?

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2^5 equals 32.

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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How do you express 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 using exponents?

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9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 can be expressed as 9^5.

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What is 4^3 called?

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4^3 is called '4 cubed'.

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Which is greater: 3^4 or 4^3?

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3^4 (81) is greater than 4^3 (64).

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What is the value of (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15?

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The value is 9.

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What does 5^2 mean?

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5^2 means 5 multiplied by itself, which equals 25.

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If a^m x a^n = a^? What is the answer?

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The answer is a^(m+n). This is the product of powers property.

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If a^m ÷ a^n = a^? What is the answer?

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The answer is a^(m-n). This is the quotient of powers property.