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The number below is not correctly written in scientific notation.

0.0038 × 10⁵

What is the new exponent for the power of 10 after rewriting the number correctly in scientific notation?

3.8 × 10

User Nawfel Bgh
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3.80


0.0038 move the decimal back 5 times u get 3.80


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User Mehdi Haghgoo
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380

Explanation:

When there is a positive exponent you move to the right by the given amount in this case move right 5 times.
User Frankey
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