Question 68

In the following question, state whether the given statements are true (T) or false (F).

$10^{- 2} = \frac{1}{100}$

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Solution

True:

Using the law of exponents,
$a^{- m} = \frac{1}{a^{m}}$

$∴ 10^{- 2} = \frac{1}{10^{2}} = \frac{1}{10 \times 10} = \frac{1}{100}$

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