Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Properties of Integral Exponents - Exercise Set - Page 82: 166

Answer

When $8.5$ is multiplied by $10^{-2}$ the decimal point will be moved two places to the left since the exponent is negative. The resulting answer would be $0.085$.

Work Step by Step

When $8.5$ is multiplied by $10^{-2}$ the decimal point will be moved two places to the left since the exponent is negative. The resulting answer would be $0.085$.
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