Introduction to Whole Number Exponents and Writing Powers

Introduction to Whole Number Exponents and Writing Powers
Introduction

When the same number is multiplied by itself repeatedly, exponent notation offers a concise way to express the operation. A power consists of a base and an expo...

David is helping set up chairs for a school assembly.

The teacher says, “Make 4 sections. In each section, put 4 rows. In each row, place 4 chairs.”

To find the total number of chairs, David multiplies: sections × rows per section × chairs per row

David notices that the number 4 is used as a factor repeatedly. Instead of writin...