Question

In 9⁴, which option correctly identifies the base and the exponent?

Options

• Base = 4, Exponent = 9

• Base = 9, Exponent = 4

• Base = 36, Exponent = 4

• Base = 9, Exponent = 36

Answer 1

Base = 9, Exponent = 4

Explanation:

The base is the number being multiplied (9), and the exponent shows how many times it is multiplied (4).