Understanding Exponents and Their Forms

What is the term used for the large number in an expression like 5^3?

• Base

• Factor

• Power

• Exponent

How would you express 5 * 5 * 5 using exponents?

• 5^3

• 3^5

• 5^2

• 5^5

What do you call the combination of a base and an exponent?

• Factor

• Sum

• Power

• Product

What is the base in the expression 9^5?

• 14

• 9

• 45

• 5

If you have the expanded form 2 * 2 * 2 * 2, what is the equivalent exponential form?

• 2^3

• 8^2

• 4^2

• 2^4

How would you read the expression 7^12?

• Seven to the power of twelve

• Seven times twelve

• Seven plus twelve

• Twelve to the power of seven

What is the expanded form of 3^4?

• 3 * 3 * 3

• 3 * 3 * 3 * 3

• 4 * 4 * 4

• 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

Why is exponential form preferred over expanded form for large exponents?

• It is more accurate

• It is easier to read

• It is more colorful

• It saves time and space

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use exponential form?

• It is more visually appealing

• It is less prone to errors

• It is easier to multiply

• It is more concise

What is the main takeaway about exponential and expanded forms?

• They are used for different numbers

• One is always larger than the other

• They represent the same value

• They are completely different