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What is the base in the power expression $3^4$?
What is the base in the power expression $3^4$?
What does the power of zero indicate, such as in $5^0$?
What does the power of zero indicate, such as in $5^0$?
What is the value of $2^5$?
What is the value of $2^5$?
If a number is squared, what exponent is used?
If a number is squared, what exponent is used?
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Which of the following represents the cube of 4?
Which of the following represents the cube of 4?
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Study Notes
Base of a Power Expression
- The base in a power expression is the number being multiplied by itself. In the expression $3^4$, the base is 3.
Power of Zero
- Any number raised to the power of zero equals 1. This is because $x^0 = x^{n-n}$
Value of a Power Expression
- $2^5$ is the same as 2 multiplied by itself five times: 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32
Exponent for Squaring
- When a number is squared, the exponent used is 2. This is because squaring a number means multiplying it by itself.
Cube of a Number
- The cube of 4 is represented as $4^3$, which equals 64.
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Test your knowledge of exponents and powers with this quiz. Questions cover basic concepts such as bases, cubes, and the significance of certain exponents. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their understanding of mathematical operations involving powers.
