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