what is the mathematical definition of the word "exponent"? choose the best answer
a. the exponent is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times
b. the exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor
c. the exponent is the smallest number in the expression
d. the exponent is the number that tells you to square a number
1 answer
b. the exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor