Exploring the Basics of Exponents

This video tutorial by Mr. J introduces the concept of exponents, explaining the roles of the base and exponent. It covers how to express numbers in exponential form and provides examples such as 5 squared, 5 cubed, 3 to the 6th power, 9 squared, 2 to the 5th power, and 7 to the 4th power. The video also explains special terms like 'squared' and 'cubed' and demonstrates calculations step-by-step to help viewers understand how to work with exponents.

What does the exponent in a power indicate?

• The number of times to add the base to itself

• The number of times to divide the base by itself

• The number of times to multiply the base by itself

• The number of times to subtract the base from itself

What is 5 to the power of 2 equal to?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 10

Which term is used to describe a number raised to the power of 2?

• Halved

• Squared

• Tripled

• Doubled

How do you say 5 to the power of 3?

• 5 to the third power

• 5 squared

• 5 tripled

• 5 doubled

What is the value of 5 cubed?

• 75

• 100

• 150

• 125

In exponential form, how is 3 to the power of 6 represented?

• 3 divided by 6

• 3 to the sixth power

• 3 plus 6

• 3 multiplied by 6

What does 3 to the 6th power equal?

• 656

• 216

• 729

• 486

What is the result of 9 squared?

• 90

• 81

• 72

• 18

How many times is the base multiplied by itself in 2 to the fifth power?

• 4 times

• 10 times

• 5 times

• 2 times

What is the value of 7 to the fourth power?

• 2401

• 2048

• 343

• 280