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Worksheets›Grade 6›Expressions & equations›Whole-number exponents

Whole-Number Exponents Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 6CCSS 6.EE.A.1Answer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: Squares and small cubes

  1. 1.152 =
  2. 2.92 =
  3. 3.23 =
  4. 4.142 =
  5. 5.62 =
  6. 6.122 =
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

An exponent tells how many times the base is used as a factor. 2^3 means 2 × 2 × 2, not 2 × 3.

Easy52 =Squares and small cubesMedium28 =Powers up to the fifth and powers of tenHard(14)2 =Expressions with powers

How to solve it: a worked example

Evaluate.

  1. Start22 =
  2. Then2 · 2 = 4
  3. Answer4

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Multiplying the base by the exponent: 2^3 = 6 instead of 8.
  • Adding the base to itself instead of multiplying.
  • Applying the exponent to only the numerator of a fraction.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

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Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix whole-number exponents with other skills?

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