What is the mathematical definition of the word exponent? *Choose the best answer. (1 point)

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The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.
The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.

The exponent is the number that tells you to square a number.
The exponent is the number that tells you to square a number.

The exponent is the smallest number in the expression.
The exponent is the smallest number in the expression.

The exponent is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.
The exponent is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.
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The best answer is:

The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.

This definition accurately captures the mathematical concept of an exponent.