Exponents
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An exponent shows how many times a number is multiplied by itself.
An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself. It is written as a superscript to the right of the base number.
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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself. It is written as a superscript to the right of the base number.
More Information
Exponents are also known as powers or indices. They provide a shorthand way to express repeated multiplication.
Tips
A common mistake is to multiply the base by the exponent instead of raising the base to the power of the exponent. For example, 2^3 is 222 = 8, not 2*3 = 6.
Sources
- Exponentiation - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Exponents - Math is Fun - mathsisfun.com
- Definition, Examples | Properties of Exponents - cuemath.com
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