Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 263: 118

Answer

$.000027$

Work Step by Step

We are given the number $2.7\times10^{-5}$. Since the exponent is negative, move the decimal 5 places to the left. Note that 5 places to the left will be 4 decimal places past the first digit (2), so we will add 4 zeroes before 2. $2.7\times10^{-5}=.000027$
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