Question

1. what is the 4?

2^4
base
exponent
factor

Explanation:

In an exponential expression \(a^b\), \(a\) is the base and \(b\) is the exponent. In \(2^4\), 2 is the base and 4 is the exponent. A factor is a number that is multiplied together to form a product. Here, 4 is not a factor in the context of this exponential - form terminology.

Answer:

Exponent