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I need help. I don't understand what the number looks like when I get given a to the power of after it.

I've calculated a number:

0.999^14(1-0.999)^1

It gives me the result:

9.86090637x10^-04

Where I'm confused is : x10^04

Does this mean the decimal place should move forward 4 places, giving me the number:

0.000986090637

What is the multiplier at the end telling me about my number?

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

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  • $\begingroup$ Impossible to understand: you have both $10^{-04}$ and $10^{0.4}$. $\endgroup$
    – Mauro ALLEGRANZA
    Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 13:26
  • $\begingroup$ The first one is $10^{-4}$ that means: $\dfrac {1} {10^4}$. $\endgroup$
    – Mauro ALLEGRANZA
    Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 13:26
  • $\begingroup$ The second one is a "weird" way to write $10^{4/10}$. $\endgroup$
    – Mauro ALLEGRANZA
    Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 13:27
  • $\begingroup$ Thanks, I've edited my question to clear up this bit. $\endgroup$
    – Lui H
    Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 13:30

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You're right. It just means $9.86090637\times 10^{-4}$, so the decimal point should be moved forward $4$ places.

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  • $\begingroup$ Thanks for clearing up my confusion. I appreciate the help. $\endgroup$
    – Lui H
    Commented Mar 23, 2018 at 13:27

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