Exponents - 6th Grade

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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, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

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What does 2^7 equal?

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2^7 equals 128.

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What is the value of 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3?

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3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 equals 3^5, which is 243.

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

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2^7 is greater than 7^2.

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the product of an integer with itself. For example, 16 is a perfect square because 4 x 4 = 16.

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What is the value of 8^2?

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8^2 equals 64.

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What does 3^3 equal?

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3^3 equals 27.

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What is the definition of a base in exponents?

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The base is the number that is multiplied by itself when using an exponent. For example, in 5^2, 5 is the base.

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What is the value of 2^8?

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2^8 equals 256.

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What is the relationship between exponents and multiplication?

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Exponents represent repeated multiplication of the base. For example, a^m x a^n = a^(m+n).