Answer: 2.7*10^-4
step by step explanation:
1. Make the number a new number between 1 and 10
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Move the decimal point to make 0.00027 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.
0.00027 -> 2.7
Our new number is 2.7. We moved the decimal point 4 times.
2. Define the power of 10
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Because our original number was less than one, the exponent defining the power of 10 is negative. Remember, we moved the decimal point 4 times, so the exponent is negative 4
10^(-4)
3. Final result
2.7*10^(-4)