Numbers and algebra
Exponent
A number that states how many times a base is multiplied by itself, with broader definitions extending to zero, negative and non-integer powers.
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What does Exponent mean?
A number that states how many times a base is multiplied by itself, with broader definitions extending to zero, negative and non-integer powers.
How it is written
bⁿ
A compact example
2⁵ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32.
Other names and search terms
power, index.
Where this fits
When should you learn Exponent?
The first encounter is not the final level. Many ideas begin visually, become computational in high school and become formal in college.
- 1Pre-high schoolUsually introduced
- 2High schoolGreater depth
- 3CollegeGreater depth
- 4AdvancedGreater depth
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Basic arithmetic
- Equations
- Functions
- Precalculus
Algebra is part of the calculation language used throughout the path.
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Questions about Exponent
What does Exponent mean in mathematics?
A number that states how many times a base is multiplied by itself, with broader definitions extending to zero, negative and non-integer powers.
How is Exponent written?
A common notation is bⁿ.
What is an example of Exponent?
2⁵ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32.