Question

Simplify the expression. Write the answer using scientific notation. (5x10^5)^-2 A. 0.04x10^-10 B. 4.0x10^-11 C. -10x10^-10 D. 4.0x10^-12

Answer 1

Simplify the expression

$(5*10^5)^-2$

It can be simplified as below:

$(5*10^5)^{-2}=\frac{1}{(5*10^5)^2} \\\\(5*10^5)^{-2}=\frac{1}{25*10^{10}} \\\\(5*10^5)^{-2}=\frac{1}{25}*10^{-10}\\\\ (5*10^5)^{-2}=0.04*10^{-10}$