In 2ⁿ, n is known as
(a) Base
(b) Constant
(c) x
(d) Variable

Solution:

The Correct answer is (b)

In 2n, n is known as “constant”

When a number is repeated under multiplication we use exponent form to represent such reparations. These reparations are nothing but some numbers representing how many times a term or expression is repeated . Thus the power of the exponent will be generally a constant.

✦ Try This: In 3n, 3 is known as (a) Base, (b) Constant, (c) x, (d) Variable

The Correct answer is (a)

In 3n, 3 is known as base

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 12

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 1

In 2n, n is known as (a) Base, (b) Constant, (c) x, (d) Variable

Summary:

In 2n, n is known as Constant

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