define exponent

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The exponent of a number says how many times to use that number in a multiplication.

It is written as a small number to the right and above the base number.

In this example: 8² = 8 × 8 = 64
(The exponent "2" says to use the 8 two times in a multiplication.)

Another example: 5³ = 5 × 5 × 5 = 125

Other names for exponent are index or power.

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