MHB What is this? (a subscripted number)

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The small "10" next to "-97" likely indicates that the number is expressed in base 10, distinguishing it from other numeral systems like hexadecimal. This interpretation aligns with discussions in computer science literature. Some participants initially speculated it could represent a logarithmic notation but found the base 10 explanation more plausible. The context of a computer science book supports this understanding. Overall, the notation clarifies the numerical base being used.
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Does anyone know what the small 10 to the right of -97 means?

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Without more context, my guess would be that it indicates -97 in base 10. (Maybe as opposed to e.g. base 16, i.e. hexadecimal?)
 
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Krylov said:
Without more context, my guess would be that it indicates -97 in base 10. (Maybe as opposed to e.g. base 16, i.e. hexadecimal?)

Yeah, I'm sure you're right. It's a computer science book I'm reading so that would make sense. Thought maybe it was a way to represent a logarithm I never saw before.

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