Question

5.1•10^-4 + 8•10^-3 in scientific notation

Answer 1

Answer:

Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the

10

. If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

8.51×10-3