1.   In the expression 23, 2 is called the _____.
    A. exponent B. base
    C. square root D. perfect square
    Hint

  2.   In the expression 25, 5 is called the _____.
    A. exponent B. square root
    C. perfect square D. base
    Hint

  3.   The expression 3 · 3 · 3 · 3 can be written using exponents as _____.
    A. 4(3) B. 43
    C. 34 D. 3(4)
    Hint

  4.   Write 3x3y5 as a multiplication expression.
    A. 3 · x · x · x · y · y · y · y · y
    B. (xy2)3
    C. 2(3x3y5)
    D. 3 · 3 · x · 5 · y
    Hint

  5.   Select the correct first step when using the order of operations.
    A. Evaluate all powers in order from left to right. B. Do all multiplications and divisions from left to right.
    C. Do all operations within grouping symbols starting with the innermost grouping symbols. D. Do all additions and subtractions from left to right.
    Hint



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