Question

Which term describes the variable y in the expression yn? a.product b.factor c.base d.exponent

Answer 1

The answer is c base

Answer 2

The expression
`y^(n)` represent the repeated multiplication of
`y` ,
`n-` times. The repeated multiplication of the same factor is called power.

The variable y is called the base and n is called the exponent or index.

Hence the correct answer is C.