What does it mean when a number is above another number

Using exponents is a short way of saying “multiply the number by itself.” The little number up above tells you how many times to multiply the number by itself. So 10² means 10 x 10, or 100.

1. What is it called when a number is above another number?
2. What does it mean when a number is above another number in parentheses?
3. What does it mean when there is a number on the top right of another number?
4. What is the little 2 above a number called?

What is it called when a number is above another number?

The power (or exponent) of a number says how many times to use the number in a multiplication. It is written as a small number to the right and above the base number. In this example the little "2" says to use 8 two times in a multiplication: 8² = 8 × 8 = 64.

What does it mean when a number is above another number in parentheses?

When we see two or more numbers together that are separated by parentheses, then the parentheses are telling us to multiply. For example, when we see 5(2), the parentheses are telling us to multiply the 5 and the 2 together.

What does it mean when there is a number on the top right of another number?

Superscripts are the little numbers written to the top right of numbers or variables. It means the exponent or power if written by itself with the number or variable.

What is the little 2 above a number called?

Square numbers

A square number is a number multiplied by itself. This can also be called 'a number squared'. The symbol for squared is ².