Question

Which number is equal to 10^-3?
-1,000
-30
0.001
0.003

Answer 1

C. O.001

Explanation:

10^-3 = (1)/(10^3)

move the negative exponent to the denominator

(1)/(1000)

simplify 10^3 in the denominator

(1)/(1000) = 0.001

Answer 2

Answer: Choice C) 0.001

Work Shown:

10^(-3) = 1/( 10^3 ) = 1/1000 = 0.001

The rule used here is x^(-k) = 1/( x^k )