Exponents Introduction

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times the base is multiplied by itself.

Front

In the expression 5^2, what is the base?

Back

The base is 5.

Front

What does 4^5 represent?

Back

4^5 represents 4 multiplied by itself 5 times: 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4.

Front

Calculate the value of 2^3.

Back

2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

Front

What is the value of 3^3?

Back

3^3 = 3 x 3 x 3 = 27.

Front

Which is equivalent to 5 x 5 x 5 x 5?

Back

5^4.

Front

Write 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 using an exponent.

Back

4^5.

Front

In the expression 2^3, what is the exponent?

Back

The exponent is 3.

Front

What is the value of 5^2?

Back

5^2 = 5 x 5 = 25.

Front

If a^n = a x a x ... (n times), what does 'n' represent?

Back

'n' represents the exponent.