Simplifying a number raised to a power exponents

The video tutorial explains the concept of exponents and powers, demonstrating how to evaluate them through examples. It covers the multiplication of numbers raised to a power, including whole numbers and fractions. The tutorial also touches on cubed numbers and provides a step-by-step guide to multiplying fractions with exponents. The video concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What does the exponent in a power expression indicate?

• The number of times the base is added to itself

• The number of times the base is multiplied by itself

• The number of times the base is divided by itself

• The number of times the base is subtracted from itself

How would you express 3 to the third power using multiplication?

• 3 / 3 / 3

• 3 + 3 + 3

• 3 x 3

• 3 x 3 x 3

What is the result of 4 squared?

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

When multiplying fractions, what is the correct method?

• Multiply the numerators and add the denominators

• Add the numerators and multiply the denominators

• Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators

• Add the numerators and denominators

What is the result of (1/2) to the fourth power?

• 1/32

• 1/4

• 1/16

• 1/8