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.