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In the expression 5^3, what is the base?
In the expression 5^3, what is the base?
What do the laws of exponents help in simplifying?
What do the laws of exponents help in simplifying?
What do exponents or powers denote?
What do exponents or powers denote?
What is the exponent in the expression 2^4?
What is the exponent in the expression 2^4?
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If a number 'a' is multiplied by itself n-times, how is it represented?
If a number 'a' is multiplied by itself n-times, how is it represented?
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Study Notes
Exponents Basics
- The base in the expression 5^3 is 5.
- Exponents or powers denote repeated multiplication of a number by itself.
Laws of Exponents
- Laws of exponents simplify operations involving powers, such as multiplication and division.
- These laws help in combining powers, expanding expressions, and generally making calculations easier.
Understanding Exponents
- In the expression 2^4, the exponent is 4, indicating that 2 is multiplied by itself four times (2 × 2 × 2 × 2).
- If a number 'a' is multiplied by itself n-times, it is represented as a^n.
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Test your knowledge of the laws of exponents with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on exponent rules and their applications in solving mathematical problems.
