Base
Definition of Base
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In an expression of the form
, x is the base. The base x is a factor that repeats y times.
Examples of Base
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In
, 3 is the base. The factor 3 would repeat 4 times, 3 × 3 × 3 × 3.
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In
, 5 is the base. The factor 5 would
repeat
twice, 5 × 5.
Solved Example on Base
Which is the base in 'six to the fourth power'?
Choices:
A. 6
B. 4
C. 2
D. 10
Correct Answer: A
Soluion:
Step 1: 'six to the fourth power' is 
.
Step 2: The base here is 6.
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