Exponents
Words you need to learn.
^ - This is the symbol computers use to show the next number is a power.
Example: 3^2 reads as 3 to the 2nd power. You can type this symbol by holding
down the shift key and pressing 6.
Base - the number raised to a power when using exponents.
Example: For 3^2 3 is the base.
Power - the number of times you multiply the base by itself.
Example: For 3^2 2 is the power. This number is also called the exponent.
^ - This is the symbol computers use to show the next number is a power.
Example: 3^2 reads as 3 to the 2nd power. You can type this symbol by holding
down the shift key and pressing 6.
Base - the number raised to a power when using exponents.
Example: For 3^2 3 is the base.
Power - the number of times you multiply the base by itself.
Example: For 3^2 2 is the power. This number is also called the exponent.