Understanding Exponents and Zero Power

What is the value of 2 to the power of 3?

• 4

• 10

• 6

• 8

How can 2 to the power of 2 be calculated?

• 1 times 2

• 2 times 2

• 2 times 2 times 2

• 1 times 2 times 2

What is the value of 2 to the power of 1?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why is 2 to the power of 0 equal to 1?

• Because 2 divided by 2 is 1

• Because any number divided by itself is 1

• Because we start with 1 and multiply by 2 zero times

• Because 2 times 0 is 1

What is the value of 3 to the power of 4?

• 27

• 3

• 81

• 9

What pattern is observed when decreasing the exponent of 3 by 1?

• The value is multiplied by 3

• The value is divided by 3

• The value remains the same

• The value is added by 3

What is the value of 3 to the power of 0?

• 9

• 3

• 1

• 0

Why does any number to the power of 0 equal 1?

• Because it is always divided by 1

• Because it follows the pattern of dividing by the base

• Because it is a mathematical rule

• Because it is always multiplied by 1

What is the value of a to the power of 0, where a is not equal to 0?

• a

• a/0

• 1

• 0

What is the challenge with defining 0 to the power of 0?

• It is always 1

• It is undefined

• It is always 0

• Different techniques give different results