What an exponent is
An exponent tells how many times to use the base in a multiplication.
Base: the large number. Exponent: the small raised number. 3² means 3 × 3. You say 3² as "3 squared".
Watch 3² and n + 2
Variable: a letter for a number, for example n. Expression: numbers, variables, and operations together, for example n + 2.
Try it
Build a power with blocks
- Pick a base.
- Pick an exponent.
- Count the blocks. Read the multiplication.
Base:
Exponent:
Quick check
Answer 5 questions. You see your score at the end.