document.write( "Question 11890: In the expression (-2)^5, the 5 is called the ______________, and the -2 is called the _____________________. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #6076 by Earlsdon(6294) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Here's the rule:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "In $\"x%5En\"$ , x is the base and n is the exponent.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "In your problem:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28-2%29%5E5\"$ , (-2) is the base and 5 is the exponent. \n" ); document.write( "

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