Evaluate 10^-1

Problem

10(−1)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that for any non-zero base a a(−n)=1/(an)

2. Apply the rule to the expression by moving the base to the denominator and changing the sign of the exponent.

3. Simplify the resulting fraction by evaluating the power in the denominator.

Final Answer

10(−1)=1/10

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