Question

I'm writing a web page about logarithms to express (for the first time) explanations that can actually be understood. (LOL) Anyway, I'll also have to discuss exponentiation.
If we have an equation
2³ = 8
2 is the base, 3 is the exponent and 8 is called what? The answer? The result?
I'm just wondering if the '8' had a specific, mathematical name.
Conversely, if we state
log(2) 8 = 3
then 2 is the base, but what are the terms for '8' and '3'?

Answer 1

The anitlogarithm.

Ever looked at these sites on it?
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE9/indexATE9.htm
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/logs.htm
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/logrules.htm

Answer 2

I visited a LOT of sites but I know I did NOT go to regentsprep at all.
The link http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE9/logs.htm
seems to be what I wanted. (And thanks for actually finding the answer of "antilogarithm").

I find it funny that a LOT of websites I visited used the 2³ = 8 example. LOL

Thanks again.

Answer 3

what's name the site do you have, @wolf1728 ? i want visit there :)

Answer 4

RadEn
My website is www.1728.com (also known as www.1728.org)
(Now you see where my username originated).
Oh and what is 1,728?
1728 = 12•12•12 or 12³

Answer 5

great, that's nice site. i like it !

Answer 6

Thanks RadEn

Answer 7

Thanks all
:-)