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What is exponential notation?
What is exponential notation?
- A method for graphing exponential functions
- A method for writing an equation that shows a certain term multiplied to itself many times (correct)
- A method for solving complex algebraic equations
- A method for simplifying radical expressions
In exponential notation, where is the exponent written?
In exponential notation, where is the exponent written?
- As a coefficient in front of the base number
- As a separate term from the base number
- As a superscript number after the base number (correct)
- As a subscript number before the base number
What does the exponent in exponential notation tell us?
What does the exponent in exponential notation tell us?
- The sum of the base and the exponent
- The reciprocal of the base number
- How many times the base is to be multiplied to itself (correct)
- The root of the base number
Which symbol can be used to represent exponential notation?
Which symbol can be used to represent exponential notation?
How does exponential notation help simplify multiplication problems?
How does exponential notation help simplify multiplication problems?
What is the base number in the exponential notation $2^5$?
What is the base number in the exponential notation $2^5$?