What is the definition of the word "base" when the mathematical expression contains an exponent? (1 point)

Question

• The base is the number that tells you to square a number.
• The base is the number that tells you how many times to multiply by itself.
• The base is the biggest number in the expression.
• The base is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.

Answer 1

• The base is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.