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Question from Saquanna:

What is 25 in exponential form

Hi,

Exponential form includes anything that involves exponents so it is not clear what this question is asking. I expect what is expected is

\[25 = 5^2\]

but i think

\[25 = 2 \times 10^1 + 5 \times 10^0\]

is also an acceptable answer.

Penny

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