Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 354: 75

Answer

$0.00000167 = 1.67 \times 10^{-6}$

Work Step by Step

$ 0.00000167$ Step 1: Move the decimal point until the number is between 1 and 10. Step 2: The decimal point is moved 6 places and the original number is less than 1, so the count is -6. Step 3: The scientific notation is: $0.00000167 = 1.67 \times 10^{-6}$
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