Question

How do you write 0.00609 in scientific notation? ____× 10^_____

Answer 1

6.09(10⁻³)

Explanation:

Step 1: Put number into proper scientific decimal form

6.09

Step 2: Figure out how many decimals places it moves

Since it moves to the left 3, our exponent would be -3

Answer 2

6.09 * 10 ^-3

Explanation:

We want one non zero digit to the left of the decimal

Move the decimal 3 places to the right

6.09

The exponent is 3 and it is negative since we move to the right

6.09 * 10 ^-3