In math, there is a a problem that looks like this 5^-2= 1/25. The question why is this problem not negative. This is not negative because if you look closely you will see this ^. That means multiply. So it would be a negative times a negative equals a positive. Then why is it less than one. If you multiply -5 x -5 it equals 25. That is the denominator on the fraction. So the fraction is 1/25. That is where the one comes from.
    This was a little bit challenging for me because at first I didn't know how to do this.

    Exponents are a way of multiplying faster, but not like 2 x 3. Exponents look like this 6 to the 5 power. You can't show it on a computer, but that is how a exponent is said. 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 can be simplified to 5 to the 4th power. I have seen exponents on a test or on math homework. Exponents are used in real life when you are paying interest or have to deal with money.
    What I learned was that exponents are not only used for math, but they can be used for other things. Exponents can really help with every day problems like money or interest. With exponents it can make life easier. I can teach anyone this like family or friends.