Question

write the following numbers in scientific notation 0.000125​

Answer 1

Make the number a new number between 1 and 10

Make the number a new number between 1 and 10Move the decimal point to make 0.000125 a new number between 1 and 10. Because our original number is less than one, we move the decimal point to the right. Drop any zeroes in front of the number. Keep track of how many times we move the decimal point

Answer 2

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.

1.25

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10

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4