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Chapter 6: Q. 747 (page 805)

In the following exercises, convert each number to decimal form.

5.5×10-1

Short Answer

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The decimal form of the number 5.5×10-1is 0.55

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given Information

The number:

5.5×10-1

02

Step 2. Convert into decimal form

The exponent is negative, so move the decimal point 1places to the left.

We need not to add zeroes as place holders.

5.5×10-1=0.55

03

Step 3. Check the answer

10-1=0.1

0.1 times 5.5=0.55

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