Question

In the expression (x2 + 3), the base is _____.

Answer 1

In the expression (x2 + 3), the base is x.

Answer 2

x is the base in (x^2 + 3)

Explanation:

The base is x because it is being raised to a square or to the 2nd power in (x^2 + 3). The base of an expression or exponent is always the number that is being raised to a power.