Exponent Calculator
Solve Exponent step by step — enter coefficients or expressions to get roots, factors, or simplified forms with detailed algebraic working.
Formula
x^y
Exponentiation is repeated multiplication. b^n means multiplying b by itself n times.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Cube
Problem:2^3
Solution:2 × 2 × 2
Result:8
Example 2: Negative Power
Problem:2^-2
Solution:1 / (2^2) = 1/4
Result:0.25
Example 3: Square Root
Problem:9^(0.5)
Solution:√9
Result:3
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a negative exponent mean?
A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal. x^-n equals 1 divided by x^n.
What is a fractional exponent?
Fractional exponents represent roots. x^(1/n) is the nth root of x. x^(1/2) is the square root.