Understanding Exponents

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

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

Front

What does 2^3 mean?

Back

2^3 means 2 x 2 x 2, which equals 8.

Front

What is the base in an exponent?

Back

The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponent.

Front

What is 5^2 equal to?

Back

5^2 is equal to 5 x 5, which equals 25.

Front

How do you write 3 x 3 x 3 using an exponent?

Back

You write it as 3^3.

Front

What is 10^0 equal to?

Back

10^0 is equal to 1.

Front

Is 4^2 the same as 4 x 4?

Back

Yes, 4^2 means 4 x 4.

Front

What is the value of 1^5?

Back

1^5 is equal to 1.

Front

How do you express 7 x 7 x 7 using an exponent?

Back

You express it as 7^3.

Front

What does 2^4 equal?

Back

2^4 equals 16.