The document explains exponents through examples. Exponents tell how many times the base number is used as a factor. For example, 32 means 3 is used as a factor 2 times, so the answer is 3 x 3 = 9. The exponent also represents the power of the base. The document provides additional examples of exponents and asks the reader to solve some exponent problems in an "It's Your Turn" section.

1. Multimedia Student TutorialStacey A. LeethTeam YellowTEC-539April 6, 2011

2. Exponents

3. There is a shorter way to show multiplication when the factors are the same.In the example provided, 3 is the base and 2 is the exponent. The exponent tells how many times the base is used as a factor. The exponent also tells the power of the base. The answer 9 is the second power of 3. You can use other numbers as exponents. For example:31 = 3 (3 is the factor 1 time= 3)33 = 27 (3 is the factor 3 times = 3 X 3 X 3)Special Note: The product of two negative numbers is positive.-25 = -32 (-2 is the factor 5 times = -2 X -2 X -2 X -2 X -2)

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5. It’s Your Turn!! Let’s PracticeSolve the following:62 = ? Use 6 as a factor 2 times. Remember to multiply.Answer = 3643 = ? Use 4 as a factor ? times.Answer = 64 -53 = ? Use -5 as a factor ? times.Answer = 12514 = ? Answer = 135 = ? Answer= 243