Question

Identify the exponent in the term –3x 2 . A. 3 B. x C. 2 D. minus sign (–)

Answer 1

Correct option is:

C. 2

Explanation:

We have to find the exponent in the term -3x²

An exponent refers to the number of times a number is multiplied by itself.

Here, x is multiplied to itself 2 times

i.e.
`x* x=x^2`

Hence, exponent in the term -3x² is:

2

So, the correct option is:

C. 2