Question

When the quotient of 6 and 8 became 0.75, what must be done to write that in scientific notation ?

Answer 1

6/8 = 0.75

0.75 is written in stardard notation, to write it in scientific notation:

1.- Move the decimal point one place to the right.

2.- Write the new number

3.- Write x 10

4.- Write the number of places you move the decimal point as a negative exponent.

0.75 = 7.5 x 10^-1