Question

Simplify: 10−3
(1 point)
Responses

1103
the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator 10 cubed

110−3
the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator 10 to the negative 3 power

−103
negative 10 cubed

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

Answer 1

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

Thus, \( 10^{-3} = \frac{1}{10^3} \).

Calculating \( 10^3 \) gives us \( 1000 \), so:

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

In terms of the multiple-choice answers you provided, it corresponds to:

**the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator 10 cubed.**