Power Of a negative number, moving decimal

Question

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.

Answer 1

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