Exploring Powers and Exponents

What does an exponent indicate in a mathematical expression?

• The number of times to add the base

• The number of times to subtract the base

• The number of times to multiply the base

• The number of times to divide the base

Where is the exponent located in relation to the base number?

• To the right and above the base

• To the left and below the base

• To the left and above the base

• To the right and below the base

What is the base in the expression 3^4?

• 12

• 3

• 4

• 7

How would you express 10 times 10 times 10 using exponents?

• 10^3

• 10^2

• 10^5

• 10^4

What is another way to say 4.3^2?

• 4.3 to the fifth power

• 4.3 cubed

• 4.3 to the second power

• 4.3 to the fourth power

How would you write x multiplied by itself four times using exponents?

• x^5

• x^3

• x^2

• x^4

What is the value of 2^4?

• 12

• 16

• 8

• 14

If x = 2, what is the value of x^4?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 14

What does the term 'evaluate' mean in the context of mathematical expressions?

• To rewrite the expression

• To find the value of the expression

• To simplify the expression

• To compare the expression

What should you do after completing the practice problems?

• Leave the class

• Review the notes again

• Ask the teacher for more problems

• Complete the quick check problems