Answer
32
Work Step by Step
An exponential expression represents repeated multiplication where the base is the factor. The factor is repeated the number of times indicated by the exponent.
exponent
$\underset\uparrow2^{\overset\downarrow5}$
base
$=\underbrace{2\times2\times2\times2\times2}$
The factor is repeated 5 times.
To solve, multiply, working left to right.
$=4\times2\times2\times2$ $=8\times2\times2$ $=16\times2$ $=32$
