Exponents

In order to multiply powers with the same base, we add their exponents.

• True

• False

Which number is the BASE?

2³ = 8

• 3

• 2

• 8

• 0

Which number is the EXPONENT?

4^{2 =} 16

• 16

• 4

• 2

• =

How do you correctly say 4³

• 4 squared

• 3 quadrupled

• 4 to the power of 2

• 4 cubed

What special word do you use for the exponent of 2?

• squared

• cubed

• triangled

• boxed

Anything raised to a power of zero is always:

• 0

• itself

• 1

• negative

Rewrite the following exponents using repeated multiplication and calculate the value.

5⁴

(a)  

Rewrite the following exponents using repeated multiplication and calculate the value.

7³

(a)  

Rewrite the following expressions using exponents.

8 x 8 x 8 x 8 x 8

Rewrite the following expressions using exponents.

2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2