Question

In 2^5the number 2 is called the _____ and 5 is called the _____.

Answer 1

In 2^5the number 2 is called the base and 5 is called the power

Answer 2

Answer: 2 is the base & 5 is the exponent

Explanation:

Let's look at the formula.

`\large\boldsymbol{a^b}`

Here, a is the base and b is the exponent.

Similarly, in the expression
`\boldsymbol{2^5}`, the base is 2 and the exponent.

Therefore, 2 is called the base and 5 is called the exponent.