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simplify 5\times 10^{-2}

Solution

simplify

5 \cdot 1 0^{- 2}

Solution

\frac{1}{20}

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Decimal Notation

0.05

Solution steps

5 \cdot 1 0^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- b} = \frac{1}{a ^{b}}

1 0^{- 2} = \frac{1}{1 0 ^{2}}

= 5 \cdot \frac{1}{1 0 ^{2}}

1 0^{2} = 100

= 5 \cdot \frac{1}{100}

5 \cdot \frac{1}{100} = \frac{1}{20}

= \frac{1}{20}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 5\times 10^{-2} ?
The solution to 5\times 10^{-2} is 1/20