Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 279: 167

Answer

$0.00254$

Work Step by Step

Since the exponent of $10$ is $\text{ negative } 3 ,$ move the decimal point $ 3 $ places to the $\text{ left. }$ Hence, the given expression, $ 2.54\times10^{-3} $ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 0.00254 .\end{array}
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