Question

Write each expression as a single power of 10

Answer 1

a) 10²

b) 10 ⁻³

c) 10⁸

d) 10⁻⁶

Explanation:

a) (10³ * 10⁴) ÷ 10⁵ = 10⁷ ÷ 10⁵ = 10²

b) (10⁴ * 10⁵ * 10⁶) ÷ (10⁸ * 10⁹) = 10¹⁵ ÷ 10¹⁸ = 10 ⁻³

c) (10⁵ ÷ 10³)⁴ = (10²)⁴ = 10⁸

d) (10⁵)² ÷ (10²)⁸ = 10¹⁰ ÷ 10¹⁶ = 10⁻⁶