Product factor is an expression in where you multiply the same value digit SEVERAL times Exponent is the expression in where you convert product factor expression into a more brief (shorter) expression For example of product factor: -> 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 As you can see, 3 is multiplied many times, that makes it more extended. Now, let’s make this product factor shorter using exponent. -> since 3 is multiplied 3 times the exponent expression is: -> 3 3 in where 3 is the base and the other 3 is called exponent.
Libby wants to make cookies for her whole class. There are 36 students in her class. The recipe Libby is going to use only makes 12 cookies. How many batches of cookies is Libby going to have to make to feed her whole class? 36/12