Is it true that in order to multiply a number by a negative power of ten, you must move the decimal point to the left as many places as indicated by the absolute value of the exponent on the ten?

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When multiplying by a negative power of ten, the decimal point moves to the left because the negative exponent indicates division by a power of ten, effectively reducing the number's value.

Is It True That in Order to Multiply a Number