62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62 5 is called the exponent, or power. 85 is read as "eight to the fifth power," or more simply as "eight to the fifth,...62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62⋅62 5 is called the exponent, or power. 85 is read as "eight to the fifth power," or more simply as "eight to the fifth," or "the fifth power of eight." When a number is raised to the second power, it is said to be squared. When a number is raised to the third power, it is said to be cubed. When a number is raised to the power of 4 or higher, we simply say that that number is raised to that particular power.
