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Simplify the expression. Write the answer using scientific notation. (5*10^2)^-2

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(5*10^2)^(-2)=5^(-2)*10^(-4)= (1)/(5^2) *10^(-4)=(1)/(25) *10^(-4)=0.04*10^(-4)=\\\\=4*10^(-2)*10^(-4)=4*10^(-6)

Your answer is 4·10⁻⁶
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