Exponents are a way to represent repeated multiplication of a number by itself. For example, 2^3 means multiplying 2 by itself three times (2 x 2 x 2 = 8).
Think of exponents as superpowers for numbers. Just like how a superhero's power gets stronger when they level up, an exponent makes a number more powerful and larger.
Base: The base is the number that is being multiplied repeatedly in an exponent expression.
Power: The power is the number that tells you how many times the base should be multiplied by itself.
Exponential Growth: Exponential growth refers to a rapid increase in quantity over time, where the rate of growth is proportional to the current value.
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