2.1 Exponents All organisms, regardless of how complicated they are, begin with a single cell. This cell splits to form 2 new cells. The 2 new cells split, and the process continues until the organism develops into an adult containing trillions of cells. 2 Aji 2x2 Cae 8 2x2x2 = 16 2x2x2x2 ‘es ‘The product 2x 222 can be written as 2%, which is called a power of 2. It is read as “2 to the exponent 4” or “2 to the fourth.” The exponent, 4, is the number of times the base, tase 2, is multiplied. Activity: Look for the Patterns Copy and complete the table. power snp: Qian exponent * Expression ‘Factored Form Exponential Form Baek (2x2x2)x (2*2) & 8x3 (3x3)x(3x3x3x3) xg Bex St 3x3 Ba 2 Bakgdged 2 ae GER S48 Bao! Bad