The video tutorial introduces the concept of exponents, explaining the terminology used, such as exponent, index, and power. It covers index notation and its components, including the base and exponent. The tutorial then delves into index laws, focusing on multiplication, and provides examples to illustrate how to multiply numbers with exponents. The examples demonstrate the process of adding exponents when multiplying numbers with the same base and highlight the importance of understanding the underlying principles rather than just applying rules mechanically.

Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe the number written above in index notation?

• Exponent

• Index

• Power

• Base

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of 5 to the power of 4?

• 5 + 5 + 5 + 5

• 5^3

• 5 x 5 x 5 x 5

• 5^2

What is the term used for the number at the bottom in index notation?

• Power

• Base

• Index

• Exponent

What is the primary operation involved in index notation?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

When multiplying 7 squared and 7 to the power of 4, what is the resulting power of 7?

• 7^6

• 7^8

• 7^4

• 7^2

What is the result of multiplying 7 squared by 7 to the power of 4?

• 7^7

• 7^6

• 7^5

• 7^4

In index notation, what operation is performed on the exponents when multiplying numbers with the same base?

• Divide

• Multiply

• Add

• Subtract

In the example of multiplying 3 squared, 3, and 3 to the power of 5, how many threes are there in total?

• 8

• 9

• 7

• 6

What is the result of adding the exponents 2, 1, and 5 in the example with multiple bases?

• 7

• 8

• 6

• 9

What is the hidden exponent for a base when no exponent is explicitly written?

• 3

• 0

• 1

• 2