All about exponents!
- 1. What is the definition of exponents? The exponent of a number says how many times to use that number in a multiplication. It is written as a small number to the right and above the base number.
- 2. Examples of exponents.. In this example: 82 = 8 × 8 = 64 (The exponent "2" says to use the 8 two times in a
- 3. Examples of exponents Example: 53 = 5 × 5 × 5 = 125 In words: 53 could be called "5 to the third power", "5 to the power 3" or simply "5 cubed"
- 4. Examples of exponents Example: 24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16 In words: 24 could be called "2 to the fourth power" or "2 to the power 4" or simply "2 to the 4th"
- 5. Examples of exponents Example: 96 is easier to write and read than 9 × 9 × 9 × 9 × 9 × 9
- 6. What is another name for exponents? Other names for exponent are index or power.
- 7. Now watch a movie so you are sure you understand this. Here is the title for this video. It is on YouTube. Math Definitions : What Is an Exponent?
- 8. Here try some on your own now. 1. 91 2. 52 3. 101 4. 92 5. 109 6. 055 7. 106 8. 24 9. 154 10. 81 11. 51 12. 82
- 9. Websites I hope you have mastered exponents! Here is a website if you need more help: www.khanacademy.com