Question

In the expression (x2 + 3), the base is _____

Answer 1

If you are studying Exponent Rules, then the answer to your question is NO! The base in the question you provided is the variable x.

Answer 2

The base in the given term is 'x'

Explanation:

The given expression is :

`x^(2) +3`

The base is 'x' in the above given term,

The exponent form can be shown as :

`(base)^(exponent)`

Here, the number or power 2 is called the exponent and the 'x' is the base. The exponent corresponds to the number of times the base is used as a factor.