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.