Finding the Value of a Number with Exponents

What is the base number in the expression 4 to the third power?

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 12

What does the exponent in an expression indicate?

• The number of times the base is divided

• The number of times the base is multiplied

• The number of times the base is subtracted

• The number of times the base is added

Which of the following is a common mistake when interpreting exponents?

• Multiplying the base by the exponent

• Subtracting the exponent from the base

• Adding the base and the exponent

• Multiplying the base by itself

What is the first step in calculating 4 to the third power?

• Divide 4 by 3

• Add 4 three times

• Multiply 4 by itself

• Multiply 4 by 3

What is the final product of 4 to the third power?

• 12

• 48

• 16

• 64