SOLUTION: In the expression (-2)^5, the 5 is called the ______________, and the -2 is called the _____________________.

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Question 11890: In the expression (-2)^5, the 5 is called the ______________, and the -2 is called the _____________________.
Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here's the rule:
In x%5En, x is the base and n is the exponent.
In your problem:
%28-2%29%5E5, (-2) is the base and 5 is the exponent.