Simplify : 0.005×102−5×10−1
5
0.5
0
5.5
It's easy to subtract powers when we convert them into normal form.
0.005×102=0.5 (move the decimal point 2 places to the right)
5×10−1=0.5 (move the decimal point 1 place to the left)
0.005×102−5×10−1=0.5−0.5=0
Simplify: 0.005×102−5×10−1 [4 MARKS]
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