Step-by-step explanation:
a. the base is -3, the number you're starting with, i would say.
b. the exponent is the smaller number written in the upper right hand. in this case, 5.
c. -3*-3*-3*-3*-3=(-3)^5(I think)
d. (-3)^5= -243
hope this helps. feel free to fact check me
