The expression 103 is called the exponential expression. 103 is read as \u201c10 to the third power\u201d or \u201c10 cubed.\u201d It means 10 \u2022 10 \u2022 10, or 1,000. 82 is read as \u201c8 to the second power\u201d or \u201c8 squared.\u201d It means 8 \u2022 8, or 64.
