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 number by itself. For example, in 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent, meaning 2 × 2 × 2.

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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. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Calculate: (4 + 2) × 3

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18

Front

Calculate: 5^2 + 3^2

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34

Front

What is the value of 2^5?

Back

32

Front

What is the value of 3^4?

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81

Front

Calculate: 10 ÷ 2 + 3 × 4

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16

Front

Which is greater: 3^3 or 4^2?

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3^3 (27) is less than 4^2 (16).

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Write in standard form: (1/2)^3

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1/8

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Calculate: 6 × (2 + 4)

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36