Intro to Exponents

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 4², 2 is the exponent.

Front

In the expression 4² = 16, what does the number 2 represent?

Back

The number 2 is the exponent, indicating that 4 is multiplied by itself 2 times (4 x 4).

Front

What is the value of 2⁴?

Back

2⁴ = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 16.

Front

What does 'eight to the fifth power' mean?

Back

It means 8 is multiplied by itself 5 times: 8 x 8 x 8 x 8 x 8.

Front

What is the value of 1 raised to any power?

Back

1 raised to any power is always 1.

Front

Evaluate: 2 + 7 - 1 = ?

Back

2 + 7 - 1 = 8.

Front

What is 2²?

Back

2² = 2 x 2 = 4.

Front

What is the base in the expression 5³?

Back

The base is 5, which is the number being multiplied.

Front

If 3² = 9, what is the base?

Back

The base is 3.

Front

What is the result of 10⁰?

Back

10⁰ = 1, because any number raised to the power of 0 is 1.