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How do you know if the exponent is negative in scientific notation

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Answer:

if the decimal point moves to the right

User Sukhveer Singh
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Answer:

if the original number is a decimal the exponent is negative for example .005 would be 5x10^-3

Explanation:

the exponent is only positive for whole numbers like 50 500 5000 hope it helps

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