Exponents Pre-Test

Name:____________________________________

Answer each question to the best of your ability. Do not use a calculator. Show your work!

1. Simplify the expression a a a a a

2. Circle the exponent(s) in this equation.

x3 + 3 = 2x2 + 2
3. What does an exponent tell us to do?

4. How do you read 3.5 105 ? Write the words you would say if you read this aloud.

5. Simplify 14
3

3
6. Simplify 8

7. Where do we see exponents used in math? Give two answers.