Intro to Exponents

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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.

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What does 2^5 mean?

Back

2^5 means 2 multiplied by itself 5 times, which equals 32.

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Is 2^5 the same as 2 x 5?

Back

No, 2^5 is not the same as 2 x 5; it equals 32, while 2 x 5 equals 10.

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What is the exponential form of 9 x 9 x 9?

Back

The exponential form is 9^3.

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What is the value of 2^4?

Back

The value of 2^4 is 16.

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How do you calculate 3^4?

Back

3^4 means 3 multiplied by itself 4 times, which equals 81.

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What is the equivalent expression for 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9?

Back

The equivalent expression is 9^5.

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What is the base in the expression 5^3?

Back

The base is 5.

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What is the exponent in the expression 5^3?

Back

The exponent is 3.

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If a number is raised to the power of 0, what is the result?

Back

Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 equals 1.