The exponent of a number says how many times to use the number in a multiplication. 8 2 can be called 8 to the second power 8 to the power 2 or simply 8 squared Example. There are different kinds of exponential equations.
Take the log of both sides.
Write the expression using an exponent. At the end of the lesson students will be able to find missing values of exponents and bases in problems with numbers under 12. Take the log of both sides. Find the missing exponent or base.