Definition of Power with Natural Exponent
1. Definition of Power
Definition: The power of a number a with natural exponent n (where n > 1) is an expression an equal to the product of n factors, each equal to a.
an = a × a × a × ... × a
(n times / n множителей)
Example:
25 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32
Five factors of 2 multiplied togetherExample:
34 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81
Four factors of 3 multiplied together2. Terminology
Interactive visualization — available in the full lesson
| Term | Translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Основание | The number being multiplied |
| Exponent | Показатель | How many times to multiply |
| Power | Степень | The entire expression an |
How to read:
53 reads as "five to the third power" or "five cubed"
"five to the third power" or "five cubed"
53 reads as "five to the third power" or "five cubed"
"five to the third power" or "five cubed"