Question

what is exponent
and powers​

Answer 1

We know how to calculate the expression 5 x 5. This expression can be written in a shorter way using something called exponents.

5⋅5=52

An expression that represents repeated multiplication of the same factor is called a power.

Answer 2

Exponent

exponent is a quantity representing the power to which a given number or expression is to be raised, usually expressed as a raised symbol beside the number or expression (e.g. 3 in 23 = 2 × 2 × 2).

Powers

The power (or exponent) of a number says how many times to use the number in a multiplication. It is written as a small number to the right and above the base number