Evaluate. Write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.

10^–8/10^–9=

1 answer

To evaluate \( \frac{10^{-8}}{10^{-9}} \), we can use the property of exponents that states:

\[ \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} \]

Applying this rule here gives:

\[ \frac{10^{-8}}{10^{-9}} = 10^{-8 - (-9)} = 10^{-8 + 9} = 10^{1} \]

Thus,

\[ 10^{-8}/10^{-9} = 10^{1} = 10. \]

The final answer is:

\[ \boxed{10}. \]