Question

Simplify: 10−3
(1 point)
Responses

1−103
the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator negative 10 cubed

1103
the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator 10 cubed

−103
negative 10 cubed

110−3

Answer 1

To simplify \( 10^{-3} \), we can use the property of exponents that states \( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} \). Therefore:

\[
10^{-3} = \frac{1}{10^3}
\]

Calculating \( 10^3 \):

\[
10^3 = 1000
\]

So:

\[
10^{-3} = \frac{1}{1000}
\]

From the options provided, the correct answer is:

\[
1103
\]

This means "the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator 10 cubed."