Introduction to Exponents

Anything raised to a power of zero is always: 

• 0
• 1
• itself
• negative

Which number is the BASE?
2³ = 8

• 2
• 3
• 8

Which number is the EXPONENT?
4^{2 =} 16

• 4
• 2
• 16

Which is GREATER?
2⁷ or 7²

• 2⁷
• 7²
• Neither, they are equal

How do you correctly say 4³

• 4 squared
• 3 quadrupled
• 4 cubed
• 4 to the power of 2

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

• squared
• cubed
• triangled
• boxed

Which is greater,  2654⁰ or 5⁰?

• 2654⁰
• 5⁰
• They are the same
• Zero is greater

Find the value (standard form) of the power. 
3³

• 9
• 6
• 27
• 12

A scientist reports that a bacteria culture contains 3⁴ bacteria.
How many bacteria is that?

• 12
• 81
• 7
• 95

How do you write 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 with an exponent?

• 4²
• 2⁴
• 2²