What is the definition of the word "base" when the mathematical expression contains an exponent?(1 point)
* the base is the number that tells you to square a number
* the base is a number that tells you how many times to multiply by itself
* the base is the biggest number in the expression
* the base is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times
The correct definition of the word "base" when the mathematical expression contains an exponent is:
* the base is a number that tells you how many times to multiply by itself.