Understanding Powers and Exponents

Susie Costanza introduces powers and exponents, explaining their definition and components. She provides examples of calculating powers, highlights common mistakes, and offers practice problems. The video concludes with a vocabulary review, emphasizing the importance of understanding the base and exponent in powers.

What are the two main components of a power?

• Factor and product

• Sum and difference

• Quotient and divisor

• Base and exponent

How do you calculate 3 to the second power?

• 3 * 3

• 3 / 2

• 3 * 2

• 3 + 2

What is the value of 2 to the 4th power?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

What is a common mistake when calculating powers?

• Subtracting the exponent from the base

• Multiplying the base by the exponent

• Adding the base and exponent

• Dividing the base by the exponent

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

• 81

• 64

• 36

• 27

How do you calculate 2 to the third power?

• 2 + 3

• 2 * 3

• 2 * 2 * 2

• 2 / 3

In the expression 7 to the second power, which number is the base?

• 2

• 7

• 49

• 14