Simplify: 10 ^−3

Question

(1 point)

A. -10^3

B. 1/10^-3
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C. 1/10^3

D. -1/10^3

Answer 1

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

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

So the correct answer is:

C. \( \frac{1}{10^3} \)