Exponents are numbers that shorten numbers. Like 45. 45 means 4x4x4x4x4. So basically, it's a shortened version of that kind of equation.Exponents can be used to speak mathematically. It would sort of be annoying to say, "Four times four times four," all over. So instead, use an exponent. People usually say an exponent like, "Four to the fifth power."
I've seen exponents everywhere at least once math sheet ever since 3rd or 4th grade. At first, they were pretty tricky, but then after a while, it got easier. These days, I almost never see an exponent anymore. All I see on my math sheet are variables, inequalities, fractions, word problems, and decimals.
I'm not very sure when an exponent should be used, because the only thing I can think of that it should be used is math. There are definitely many ways to use them, but I guess I will just have to figure out on my own.
I've seen exponents everywhere at least once math sheet ever since 3rd or 4th grade. At first, they were pretty tricky, but then after a while, it got easier. These days, I almost never see an exponent anymore. All I see on my math sheet are variables, inequalities, fractions, word problems, and decimals.
I'm not very sure when an exponent should be used, because the only thing I can think of that it should be used is math. There are definitely many ways to use them, but I guess I will just have to figure out on my own.
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