Questions: Simplify the expression.
10^6/10^-4
A. 10^-10
B. 10^2
C. 10^-24
D. 10^10
Transcript text: Simplify the expression.
\[
\frac{10^{6}}{10^{-4}}
\]
A. $10^{-10}$
B. $10^{2}$
C. $10^{-24}$
D. $10^{10}$
Solution
Solution Steps
To simplify the expression \(\frac{10^{6}}{10^{-4}}\), we can use the property of exponents that states \(\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}\). By applying this property, we subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator.
Step 1: Apply the Property of Exponents
To simplify the expression \(\frac{10^{6}}{10^{-4}}\), we use the property of exponents: \(\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}\). Here, \(m = 6\) and \(n = -4\).
Step 2: Calculate the Simplified Exponent
Subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator:
\[
m - n = 6 - (-4) = 6 + 4 = 10
\]