Understanding Exponents and Bases

Front

Which number is the BASE in the expression 2^3 = 8?

Back

2

Front

In the expression 5^2, 5 is the ______ and 2 is the ______.

Back

base, exponent

Front

Which number is the EXPONENT in the expression 4^2 = 16?

Back

2

Front

What is the exponent equivalent of 20 x 20 x 20?

Back

20^3

Front

What is 4^4 in expanded form?

Back

4 x 4 x 4 x 4

Front

Define 'exponent'.

Back

An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

Front

What does the expression a^n represent?

Back

a multiplied by itself n times.

Front

If 3^4 = 81, what is the base?

Back

3

Front

If 2^5 = 32, what is the value of the exponent?

Back

5

Front

What is the value of 10^0?

Back

1 (Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.)