Question

Express the following in scientific notation: 0.0000079

Answer 1

Hey there!

7.9 × 10-6 is your answer.

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Answer 2

7.9 * 10 ^-6

Explanation:

Move the decimal 6 places to the left so there is one number before the decimal

0.0000079

7.9

The exponent is -6 ( negative because we moved it to the left)

7.9 * 10 ^-6