Understanding Exponents and Their Forms

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 2^3, 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent.

Front

What does 7^2 equal?

Back

7^2 equals 49.

Front

Which statement is true? 7^2 = 7 x 7 or 9^2 = 10 x 9?

Back

7^2 = 7 x 7 is true.

Front

What is the base in the expression 10^2?

Back

The base is 10.

Front

What is the exponent in the expression 10^2?

Back

The exponent is 2.

Front

What does 10^2 equal?

Back

10^2 equals 100.

Front

Which of the following does NOT equal 10^2? 100, 20, or 10 x 10?

Back

20 does NOT equal 10^2.

Front

If 5^3 = 5 x 5 x 5, what is the value of 5^3?

Back

5^3 equals 125.

Front

What is the value of 8^2?

Back

8^2 equals 64.

Front

True or False: 9^2 = 81.

Back

True.