Identify base and exponent: Identify the base and the exponent.In the expression 82, 8 is the base raised to the exponent 2.Base: 8Exponent: 2
Choose expanded form: Choose the expanded form of 82.The base is 8 and the exponent is 2.So, 82 means 8 is multiplied by itself 2 times.Expanded Form of 82: 8×8
Multiply to simplest form:82=8×8Multiply to write in simplest form.82=8×8=64The simplest form of 82 is 64.