[header] How to figure out 10 to the power of any positive integer [title] Find the value of the exponent. [step] Let's say that you're working with trying to find 10. In this case, the positive integer you're working with is 2. 
[title] Subtract 1 from the value of the exponent. [step] In this case , 2-1 = 1, so you're left with 1.