Exponents: Mixed Small Bases and Powers

The Exponents: Mixed Small Bases and Powers worksheet challenges 5th and 6th graders with various base-exponent combinations, building flexible understanding of exponential notation.

How to Solve Exponents

The exponent tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, 3^4 means 3 x 3 x 3 x 3. Work step by step: first find 3 x 3 = 9, then 9 x 3 = 27, then 27 x 3 = 81. Writing out each multiplication step helps prevent errors with larger exponents.

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