Exploring Exponents: Definitions and Concepts

What is the base in the expression 5 to the 4th power?

• 4

• 20

• 625

• 5

What is the purpose of an exponent?

• To signify multiplication of a number by itself

• To indicate division

• To represent addition

• To show subtraction

What does the exponent in a number indicate?

• The number of times to multiply the base by itself

• The number of times to add the base to itself

• The number of times to divide the base

• The number of times to subtract the base from itself

What does the expanded form of an exponent expression show?

• The base multiplied by itself a number of times

• The subtraction of the base

• The sum of the base

• The division of the base

Which form represents the product of multiplying out the expanded form?

• Expanded form

• Standard form

• Exponential form

• Base form

What is the standard form of 2 to the 6th power?

• 256

• 128

• 64

• 32

How is multiplication symbolized in standard form calculations?

• A dot

• An X

• A slash

• A plus sign

In expanded form, how is 3 to the 4th power represented?

• 3 x 3 x 3 x 3

• 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

• 12

• 81

What is the standard form of 3 to the 4th power?

• 27

• 54

• 81

• 108

What does 7 to the 3rd power equal in standard form?

• 441

• 217

• 343

• 147