Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Base
Algebra 1 · Polynomials & Exponents
Definition
In a power, the base is the value used as the repeated factor.
Examples
- In 2^3, the base is 2.
- In x^5, the base is x.
Key rule
The exponent tells how many times to multiply the base.
Memory hook
Base = the number doing the repeated multiplying.