Question

0.0000087 in is what in scientific notation ?

Answer 1

count the decimal places to put the decimal point between the 8 and the 7

Answer 2

i count 6 places

Answer 3

Shift the decimal point 6 spots to the right, so you have 8.7, which is between 1 and ten. 8.7x10-6 would be correct.

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Answer 4

8.7*10^-6

Answer 5

so the answer is
\[8.7\times 10^{-6}\]

Answer 6

thx guys weve all been a huge help.

Answer 7

\[8.7\times 10 ^{-6}\]

Answer 8

:)