Relate a base, an exponent, and a power — fill any two to solve for the third.
Formula
base^exponent = result
Explanation
Exponentiation multiplies the base by itself exponent times (for positive integers). Logarithms invert the relation when solving for the exponent. Negative bases with fractional exponents may be undefined in reals.
Variables
basethe number being raised
exponentthe power
resultbase raised to the exponent
When to use
Growth/decay, scientific notation, compound interest models, and algebra homework.