M6 U6 Lesson 1 Powers and Exponents

Front

What is a base in an exponent?

Back

The base is the number that is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base.

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself. For example, in 2^3, the exponent is 3.

Front

What does 2^3 equal?

Back

2^3 equals 8.

Front

What is the value of 6^2?

Back

6^2 equals 36.

Front

What is the special term for an exponent of 2?

Back

The special term for an exponent of 2 is 'squared'.

Front

What is the special term for an exponent of 3?

Back

The special term for an exponent of 3 is 'cubed'.

Front

What is 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 written in exponent form?

Back

7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 is written as 7^6.

Front

Which is greater: 2^6 or 7^2?

Back

2^6 is greater than 7^2.

Front

What is the value of 2^6?

Back

2^6 equals 64.

Front

What is the value of 7^2?

Back

7^2 equals 49.