When one number is raised over another number, we mean that the number is multiplied by itself those many number of times.
To raise 5 to the power of 4 means 54 and is equivalent to 54 = 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 = 625.
To raise m to the power of 3 means m3 and is equivalent to m3 = m × m × m.
A. 5y
B. y5
C. y + 5
D. 5y
Correct Answer: B
Step 1: y raised to its fifth power means y to the power of 5. [Base is y and power is 5.]
Step 2: The expression y5 represents y raised to its fifth power.