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The solution generated by the calculator is 5.779E–8. Describe how to interpret the solution.

User Dwilkins
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Answer:

Sample response: The E indicates scientific notation. The first number is the coefficient of the number in scientific notation. This number is multiplied by a power of 10. The number following the E, which is –8, is the exponent, and the base is 10.

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User JayTaph
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Answer:

5.779 x 10^-8 =0.00000005779

Explanation:

The E-8 at the end means the number is multiplied by 10^-8.

So 5.779E-8=5.779 x 10^-8

A negative power means move the decimal place that many places to the left

So 5.779 x 10^-8 =0.00000005779

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