Question

Convert to scientific notation 0.0000089

Answer 1

Answer: 8.9*10^(-6)

Step-by-step explanation: The exponent is negative so the scientific notation will be negative, then move the decimal point 6 places to the left.

Answer 2

Answer: 8.9×10^-6

Explanation:

0.0000089

Looking at this value

In writing to scientific notation,

You count the 0's in front which is 5

So you move the decimal point to the back of 8

Now we have

8.9×10^-6