Negative Exponents as Powers of Ten

Front

What is a negative exponent?

Back

A negative exponent indicates that the base should be taken as the reciprocal. For example, 10^-n = 1/(10^n).

Front

Evaluate 10^-2.

Back

0.01

Front

What does 10^0 equal?

Back

1, because any non-zero number raised to the power of zero is 1.

Front

Match 1/10 with its power of ten equivalent.

Back

10^-1.

Front

What is the value of 10^-3?

Back

0.001.

Front

Match 1/100 with its power of ten equivalent.

Back

10^-2.

Front

What is the relationship between positive and negative exponents?

Back

Positive exponents represent multiplication, while negative exponents represent division (reciprocal).

Front

Evaluate 10^-4.

Back

0.0001.

Front

Match 0.1 with its fraction equivalent.

Back

1/10.

Front

What is 10^-5 equal to?

Back

0.00001.