Math SOL 6.4 - Exponents

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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.

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What is a base in an exponent expression?

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

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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 multiplied by itself.

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What is the value of 2^3?

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8

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What is the value of 5^2?

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25

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What does 3^4 mean?

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It means 3 multiplied by itself 4 times: 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 81.

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What is the value of any number to the power of 0?

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1 (except for 0^0 which is undefined).

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What is the value of 10^1?

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10.

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How do you compare exponents with the same base?

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You compare the exponents directly.

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What is the product of powers rule?

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When multiplying two powers with the same base, add the exponents.