Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 5 - Exponents and Polynomials - 5.6 - Integral Exponents and Scientific Notation - Concept Quiz 5.6 - Page 223: 8

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

To divide powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents. Therefore, $\frac{10^{-2}}{10^{-4}}=10^{-2-(-4)}=10^2=100$
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