6th Grade · Expressions & Equations
Power
6.EE.A.1
Definition
An expression made of a base and an exponent, showing repeated multiplication.
Examples
- 5² is a power: base 5, exponent 2, equals 25.
- A power shows a base multiplied by itself repeatedly.
Key rule
A power combines a base and an exponent.
Memory hook
Base raised to an exponent.