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 by itself.

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What does 3^3 mean?

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3^3 means 3 multiplied by itself 3 times: 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.

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What is the value of 2^4?

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2^4 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 16.

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What is the special term for an exponent of 2?

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

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What is the value of 5^2?

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5^2 = 5 x 5 = 25.

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Is 2^5 the same as 2 x 5?

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No, 2^5 means 2 multiplied by itself 5 times, not 2 x 5.

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What is the base in the expression 4^2?

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The base in the expression 4^2 is 4.

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What is the exponent in the expression 4^2?

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The exponent in the expression 4^2 is 2.

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What does 10^0 equal?

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10^0 equals 1, because any number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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What is 2^3?

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2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.