What is the little number by the right side of a letter in math called???

Question

This is for probability and I need to know this so I can figure out how to type it on microsoft word. Any help with that would be appreciated too.

Answer 1

If it is above the variable, it is an exponent, or superscript. If it is below, it is a subscript.

Answer 2

You're either talking about a subscript (when it's little and at the bottom) or a superscript (when it's little and at the top)



In math, when a variable has a subscript it's called an index, you're usually using them to differentiate variables. For example if you have a variable x, and you have two different values for it you would call them x1 and x2. In Word to type a subscript hold the ctrl key and then hit the = key. This will put the cursor down at the bottom and now you can type small. Hitting ctrl = again will make it normal sized again.



In math when a variable has a superscript it's called an exponent, it means to multiply the variable by itself that number of times (ie x^2 = x*x). In Word to type a superscript hold the ctrl key and then hit + (shift and =). This will move the cursor to the top and make the font small. Hitting ctrl + again will make it normal.

Answer 3

They are exponents. 2 with a little 5 would be 2 X 2 X 2 X 2 X 2. For Microsoft word, click on the superscript icon (It looks like x with an x.)

Answer 4

To write a 'little number' on the top right, MS Word calls this superscript. If you want the little number on the bottom right, it is called subscript.



Highlight the number you want to make little, right-click it, select font, and choose subscript or superscript.

Answer 5

a little number on the upper right of a number is called an exponent

Answer 6

superscripts are above and to the right, subscripts are below and to the right of the letter - there are power user keys in Word to allow you to enter these, or you can use the font formatter.

Answer 7

are u talking exponents it looks like this x2but the 2 is smaller and in the air

Answer 8

The subscript of a number? Just go to font, and make it subscript.

Answer 9

Exponent.

I don't think you can type it in Microsoft Word, though.

Answer 10

exponent?

Answer 11

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