Exponents for 5th Grade

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What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 3^4, 3 is the base and 4 is the exponent.

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What does 3^4 equal?

Back

3^4 equals 81.

Front

Write 10^3 in expanded form.

Back

10^3 in expanded form is 10 x 10 x 10.

Front

What operation do you use with exponents?

Back

You use multiplication with exponents.

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What is the base in the expression 5^2?

Back

The base in 5^2 is 5.

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What is the value of 2^5?

Back

2^5 equals 32.

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How do you express 4^3 in expanded form?

Back

4^3 in expanded form is 4 x 4 x 4.

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What is 1 raised to any power?

Back

1 raised to any power is always 1.

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What is the value of 0 raised to any positive power?

Back

0 raised to any positive power is always 0.

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What is the value of 10^0?

Back

10^0 equals 1.