Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Exponent
Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Definition
An exponent tells how many times the base is multiplied by itself.
Examples
- In 2^3 = 8, the exponent is 3.
- In x^4, the exponent is 4.
Key rule
The exponent counts the repeated factors of the base.
Memory hook
Exponent counts the copies of the base.