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Answer Fast!!! Why does 10 to the power of -2 equal 0.01
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User Afeef
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Answer:

0.01

Explanation:

When you divide by a negative exponent, the number with the exponent should be in the denominator of a fraction.

10⁻² = 1/10²

10⁻² = 1/100

10⁻² = 0.01

I hope this helps

User SopheakVirak
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Explanation:

Reason Is because 10^-2 is

1

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10^2

= 1/100

=0.01

User Peoro
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