Exploring Powers and Exponents in Math 8

What is the value of 10 to the third power?

• 300

• 1000

• 100

• 30

How many zeros are in the number 10 to the fifth power?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

What is the main difference between multiplication and exponents?

• Multiplication is repeated addition, exponents are repeated multiplication

• Multiplication and exponents are the same

• Multiplication is repeated subtraction, exponents are repeated addition

• Multiplication is repeated division, exponents are repeated subtraction

Which of the following is correct for 3 to the sixth power?

• 243

• 18

• 81

• 729

If you see repeated multiplication of a variable, how should you write it?

• As a product

• Using a fraction

• As a sum

• Using an exponent

What does the expression (3x)^4 mean?

• 3x multiplied by itself 4 times

• 3x divided by 4

• 3x added 4 times

• 3x multiplied by 4

What is the result of (-1)^20?

• 20

• 1

• -1

• 0

What is the value of 1/4 to the third power?

• 1/12

• 1/16

• 1/64

• 1/8

What is 2 to the fourth power?

• 16

• 8

• 32

• 64

What does the term 'evaluate' mean in mathematics?

• To solve an equation

• To compare two numbers

• To simplify an expression

• To find the value of an expression