Chapter 4.6, Problem 8E

To determine

To denote $\frac{1}{{10}^8}$ without using fraction bar.

Answer to Problem 8E

  ${10}^{-8}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $\frac{1}{{10}^8}$

To write the expression using positive exponents.

  $\frac{1}{{10}^8}$

  $={10}^{-8}$ After changing position of 10 in the fraction, the sign of the exponent reverses from positive to negative and vice versa.