GCSE Mathematics · key term

Exponent

Definition

The raised integer $n$ in $10^n$ , showing how many factors of 10 are involved or, equivalently, how far the decimal point moves.

Used by AQA

Specification N9 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A negative exponent produces a positive number between 0 and 1. The minus sign belongs to the exponent; it does not make the whole number negative.
Revise: Standard Form

1
Estimate the size of a result so that an incorrect sign in the exponent is easy to spot.

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GCSE Mathematics · key term

The raised integer $n$ in $10^n$ , showing how many factors of 10 are involved or, equivalently, how far the decimal point moves.

Used by AQA

Specification N9 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A negative exponent produces a positive number between 0 and 1. The minus sign belongs to the exponent; it does not make the whole number negative.
Revise: Standard Form

1
Estimate the size of a result so that an incorrect sign in the exponent is easy to spot.

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