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Which is the standard form of the expression 8 x 10^-5?A. 0.00008 B. 0.0008 C. 800 D. 800,000

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A. 0.00008

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the scientific notation:


8*10^(-5)

To write the number in standard form:

Step 1: Write the number of zeros (5) before number 8.


000008

Step 2: Place the decimal point after the first zero.


8*10^(-5)=0.00008

The correct choice is A.

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