1.4.1 An Introduction to Exponents Flashcards
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Power
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An expression written with a base and an exponent. Additionally, the exponent in a power is sometimes referred to as a power
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Exponent
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A shortcut way to write multiplication problems in which a number multiplies with itself. The exponent indicates the number of times a number (the base) is multiplied by itsel
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Base
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The number or variable that is used as a factor in a power. For example, in the power A^n, the base is A (and the exponent is n)
