Understanding Exponents

What is the purpose of using exponents in mathematics?

• To represent repeated addition

• To simplify division

• To solve equations

• To represent repeated multiplication

In the expression 2^5, what does the number 5 represent?

• The base

• The result

• The exponent

• The multiplier

Calculate the value of 2^5.

• 32

• 10

• 16

• 25

What is the exponential notation for 8 * 8 * 8?

• 8^2

• 2^8

• 8^3

• 3^8

If 3^2 equals 9, what is the base in this expression?

• 6

• 2

• 3

• 9