Grade 6 · Math
Evaluate whole-number powers practice
Interpret an exponent as repeated multiplication.
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Try a sample
Evaluate 4 to the power 2 (42).
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See the answer & why
16
42 means 4 × 4 = 16.
A little hint: The exponent tells how many copies of the base to multiply.
A teaching tip
The exponent counts factors; it does not multiply the base directly.