Write the number in scientific notation. 0.0000078

Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 782 number 48

Asked by Dee Dee on 25 Apr 07:35

Last updated by anonymous on 25 Apr 22:07

Answered by CherieS on 25 Apr 22:07

0.0000078

Move the decimal x spaces so that it is between the 7 and the 8

The number of spaces you move with be the power you note when writing it in scientific notation

The power will be negative because it is smaller than zero and you move from the left to the right

0.0000078

10^-6 becaue you move 7 spaces to the right

7.8 X 10^-6