What is the mathematical definition of the word exponent? *Choose the best answer. (1 point)
Responses
A
The exponent is the smallest number in the expression.
B
The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.
C
The exponent is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.
D
The exponent is the number that tells you to square a number.
B
The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.