SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem? I can't figure out how to put it into the calculator. The problem is 10 to the -5 power =0.00001. can I have some help solving this problem.

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Question 17350: How do you solve this problem? I can't figure out how to put it into the calculator. The problem is 10 to the -5 power =0.00001. can I have some help solving this problem.
Answer by venugopalramana(3286) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10 to the -5 power =0.00001
use the formula x^(-a)=1/x^a...we get
10^(-5) = 1/10^5=1/(10*10*10*10*10)=0.00001