Intro to Exponents

What is an exponent?

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

• An exponent is a number that indicates the square root of the base.

• An exponent is a number that represents the addition of the base.

• An exponent is a number that shows the division of the base.

What is the value of 5² + 3²?

• 25

• 34

• 18

• 30

In the expression 4² = 16, what does the number 2 represent?

• The base of the exponent

• The exponent, indicating that 4 is multiplied by itself 2 times (4 x 4)

• The result of the expression

• The number of times 4 is added together

What is the value of 2⁴?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

What is the result of 10⁰?

• 0

• 1

• 10

• 10⁰ is undefined

What is the value of 1 raised to any power?

• 0

• 1

• Infinity

• Undefined

What is the base in the expression 5³?

• 5

• 3

• 15

• 25

Evaluate: 2 + 7 - 1 = ?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

If 3² = 9, what is the base?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

• To calculate its value.

• To simplify the expression without finding its value.

• To rewrite the expression in a different form.

• To compare the expression with another expression.