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How is the number 0.000005 written in scientific notation?

A. 5.0 x 10-5
B. 5.0 x 105
C. 5.0 x 10-6
D. 5.0 x 106

How is the number 0.000005 written in scientific notation? A. 5.0 x 10-5 B. 5.0 x-example-1
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Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the

10

. If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

5×10^6

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Answer: The answer is A. 5.0 x 10-5

i hope it helps. Have a nice day

Explanation:

the decimal number 0.00005 written in scientific notation is 5 × 10-5

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