What is the definition of a base

The video tutorial explains the concept of a base in mathematical powers. It begins by defining a power as having a base and an exponent. The base is described as the foundational part of a structure, similar to how it functions in powers. The relationship between the base and exponent is explored, with an example of 3^2 used to demonstrate how the base is multiplied by itself as many times as the exponent indicates. This provides a clear understanding of how bases and exponents work together in mathematical expressions.

What is the base of a structure compared to in mathematics?

• The top part of a power

• The middle part of a power

• The bottom part of a power

• The entire power

In a power, what does the base represent?

• The bottom part of the power

• The exponent value

• The number of times to multiply

• The sum of the factors

How does the base relate to the exponent in a power?

• The base is multiplied by itself as many times as the exponent indicates

• The base is divided by the exponent

• The base is subtracted from the exponent

• The base is added to the exponent

In the expression 3^2, what role does the number 3 play?

• It is the base

• It is the result

• It is the sum

• It is the exponent

What does the exponent tell you in relation to the base?

• How many times to add the base

• How many times to subtract the base

• How many times to divide the base

• How many times to multiply the base