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Advanced MathEasy–MediumNegative exponent from a decimal

Advanced Math practice question

If 10ˣ = 0.001, what is the value of x?

Answer: -3

0.001 = 1/1000 = 10⁻³, so x = −3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 gives 1,000, not 0.001.
If you answered -2
−2 gives 0.01.
If you answered -4
−4 gives 0.0001.

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