Definition: Exponent Basics

An exponent tells you how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.

Explanation:

For example, \$a^n\$ represents a multiplied by itself (n) times. Here, a is called the base, and n is called the exponent or power. This notation is very useful when we need to express large or small numbers, and it’s Especially handy in situations where we’re dealing with patterns or formulas that involve repeated multiplication. Exponents provide a concise and efficient way to represent these repeated multiplications, making calculations and expressions much more manageable.