Algebra 1

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Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions - 7-2 Scientific Notation - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 424: 31

Answer

$0.897$

Work Step by Step

To convert a number in scientific notation to a number in standard notation, we must move the decimal point to the left or right by the exponent of $10$ in the scientific notation. If the exponent is positive, we move the decimal right. If the exponent is negative, we move the decimal left. We are trying to convert $8.97\times10^{-1}$ to standard notation. Since the exponent of $10$ is $-1$, we move the decimal point $1$ place to the left, giving us $0.897$.
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