Identify base and exponent: Identify the base and the exponent.In the expression 53, 5 is the base raised to the exponent 3.Base: 5Exponent: 3
Choose expanded form: Choose the expanded form of 53.The base is 5 and the exponent is 3.So, 53 means 5 is multiplied by itself 3 times.Expanded Form of 53:5×5×5
Multiply to simplest form:53=5×5×5Multiply to write in simplest form.53=5×5×5=125The simplest form of 53 is 125.