Base and Exponents

Definition

The base of an exponent is a number that is raised to a certain power. So, the base of an exponent represents the number that is multiplied by itself.

The exponent represents how many times the base number is multiplied.

The power can be defined as the number obtained by raising the base number to the exponent. So, it refers to the complete expression.

Base and exponents

In the figure, $2$ is the base , $3$ is an exponent. $8$ is the power.

Here $2^{3}$ is read in many ways

• $2$ to the power of $3$
• $2$ raised to $3$