Base (Algebra)

Pronunciation: /beɪs/ Explain

1. In algebra, a base is a number or variable that is raised to a power in exponents and logarithms.^[2] In the exponential expression b^x, b is the base and x is the exponent.

   In the logarithmic expression log_bx, the base is b.

2. In base n numbering systems, the base of the system is the number that is represented by the digits 10.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, base. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 24. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
2. base. merriam-webster.com. Encyclopedia Britannica. Merriam-Webster. Last Accessed 6/19/2018. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/base. Buy the book
3. Fischer, George Egbert, Ph.D. and Schwatt, Isaac J., Ph.D.. Rudiments of Algebra. pg 35. www.archive.org. Fischer and Schwatt. 1901. Last Accessed 6/19/2018. http://www.archive.org/stream/rudimentsalgebr00schwgoog#page/n47/mode/1up/search/base. Buy the book
4. Jones, Burton. Elementary Concepts of Mathematics. pp 42-51. www.archive.org. MacMillan and Company. 1947. Last Accessed 6/19/2018. http://www.archive.org/stream/elementaryconcep029487mbp#page/n63/mode/1up/search/base. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Base (Algebra). 4/12/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/b/base.html.

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4/12/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
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1/10/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
11/20/2008: Added qualifier 'Algebra' to the title, expanded 'More Information'. (McAdams, David E.)
7/12/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)