Question

Write the number 9.7 x 10^-3 in standard form.

Answer 1

0.0097 is the answer.

Explanation:

You start by counting from the decimal place. For negative exponents, you would count to the left. Three decimal places to the left of 9.7 is 0.0097.

Answer 2

.0097

Explanation:

Take the decimal and move it 3 (variable for any negative exponent) places to the left