Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Operations on Real Numbers and Order of Operations - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 26: 6

Answer

Exponent; base

Work Step by Step

In $(-5)^2$, the 2 is the exponent and the -5 is the base.
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