Exponents
5 is the base and 3 is the exponent Exponents Exponents are a shorthand method of indicating how many times the base is to be used as a factor. 5 is the base and 3 is the exponent
Identifying the Base The trick is correctly identifying the base: It is only the number immediately to the left of the exponent. It does not include the sign unless parentheses are used.
Identifying the Base The trick is correctly identifying the base: It is only the number immediately to the left of the exponent.
Identifying the Base The trick is correctly identifying the base: It does not include the sign unless parentheses are used.
Exponents tell how many times the base is used as a factor only affect the number immediately to the left do not affect signs unless parentheses are used