To determine the exponent of the exponential expression [tex]\( 2^3 \)[/tex], we need to identify the components of the expression.
An exponential expression is typically written in the form [tex]\( a^b \)[/tex]:
- [tex]\( a \)[/tex] is called the base.
- [tex]\( b \)[/tex] is called the exponent.
In the given expression [tex]\( 2^3 \)[/tex]:
- The base is [tex]\( 2 \)[/tex].
- The number [tex]\( 3 \)[/tex] is the exponent.
The question asks for the exponent of the expression [tex]\( 2^3 \)[/tex].
By looking at the expression:
- The base is clearly [tex]\( 2 \)[/tex].
- The exponent is [tex]\( 3 \)[/tex].
Therefore, the answer is:
A. 3
