Introduction to Powers and Exponents
Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Remember: In the expression 5³, the base is 5 and the exponent is 3. This means 5 × 5 × 5.
Part A: Identify the Base and Exponent
For each expression, write the base and the exponent.
1. 7²
Base: ________
Exponent: ________
2. 10⁴
Base: ________
Exponent: ________
3. 3⁵
Base: ________
Exponent: ________
4. 2⁶
Base: ________
Exponent: ________
5. 9³
Base: ________
Exponent: ________
Part B: Write in Exponential Form
Write each multiplication in exponential form (e.g., 4 × 4 × 4 = 4³).
6. 6 × 6 = __________
7. 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 = __________
8. 2 × 2 × 2 = __________
9. 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 = __________
10. 8 × 8 × 8 = __________
Part C: Calculate the Value
Work out the value of each expression.
11. 2³ = __________
12. 5² = __________
13. 10³ = __________
14. 4² = __________
15. 3⁴ = __________
Part D: Challenge Questions
16. Which is greater: 2⁵ or 5²? __________
17. Write 81 as a power with base 3: __________
18. If 7ⁿ = 49, what is the value of n? __________