Indices is basically how many times you multiply the same number.

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Tip: You could also say five squared.

• The base is the number you multiply
• And the number on the top is how many times you multiply it.

To work out the answer in the image above all you need to do is:

1. 5×5 (As the index stipulates how many times you need to multiply the base)
2. = 25

As you can see it is not hard to work out!

Worded Questions:

Jim had 10 bags and had 5 lollies in each. He went to the shops but didn’t no how many lollies to buy. How many lollies does Jim have to buy from the shop.

1. 5¹⁰
2. = 5x5x5x5x5x5x5x5x5x5
3. =9765625

Note: 5¹⁰ ≠ 50