What does the exponent in a mathematical expression indicate?

Understanding Exponents and Powers

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9th - 10th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
The number of times the base is added to itself
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the expression 2x^2, which part is affected by the exponent?
Both 2 and x
Neither 2 nor x
The variable x
The number 2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which key on a scientific calculator is used to calculate powers higher than 2?
y^x key
x^2 key
x^3 key
x^y key
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 10 to the negative second power represent?
0.01
0.1
100
10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the number 2,300,000,000 expressed in scientific notation?
2.3 x 10^8
2.3 x 10^9
23 x 10^8
23 x 10^9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When multiplying like bases, what operation is performed on the exponents?
They are divided
They are multiplied
They are subtracted
They are added
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of raising a power to another power?
Add the exponents
Subtract the exponents
Multiply the exponents
Divide the exponents
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In polynomial addition, how are like terms arranged?
In columns
In rows
In circles
In triangles
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