Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 13 Online
OpenStudy (cookie_2046):

What is the following number in decimal form? ( Scientific Notation) 1.75 × 10−9 =

OpenStudy (cookie_2046):

is it 1750000000? if that is correct, where do i put the commas?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

the exponent of -9 tells you to move the decimal 9 spots to the left (not right)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

if it was +9 in the exponent, then you would move 9 spots to the right

OpenStudy (cookie_2046):

000000017.5

OpenStudy (cookie_2046):

does the point go there?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

\[\Large 1.75 \times 10^{-9} = 0.00000000175\] there are 8 zeros after the decimal point

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you can also use a calculator like this http://web2.0calc.com/ you would type in "1.75 * 10^(-9)" without quotes

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!