What is 0.000057 in scientific notation
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
0.000057
Determine it's scientific notation.
Solution:
In order to change a number from normal notation into scientific notation, determine first the number of zero starting from the decimal point of the number.
0.000057 has 4 zeros, and we will also include the first non zero number which is 5, therefore, the magnitude of 0.000057 will be -5. It became negative, since we are going to the right from the decimal point.
0.000057
Scientific Notation:
5.7 x 10^ -5