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What is the scientific notation for 0.0138

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Answer:

1.38 * 10^ -2

Explanation:

.0138

We need 1 number to the left of the decimal

1.38 * 10^ something

We moved it 2 places to the right, that means our exponent is -2. If we had moved it to the left, our exponent would have been positive

1.38 * 10^ -2

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