What is the number 7.3 x 10^-8 written in decimal notation?
The number 7.3 x 10^-8 written in decimal notation is 0.000000073.
To convert a number written in scientific notation to decimal notation, you need to multiply the numerical value (7.3) by the power of 10 (-8).
7.3 multiplied by 10 raised to the power of -8:
7.3 x 10^-8
Multiplying 7.3 by 10 raised to the power of -8:
7.3 x (1 ÷ 10^8)
Dividing 1 by 10 raised to the power of 8:
7.3 ÷ 10^8
Calculating the final answer:
0.000000073
To convert a number in scientific notation to decimal notation, you need to move the decimal point to the right or left depending on the exponent.
In this case, the number is 7.3 x 10^-8.
To convert it to decimal notation, you will move the decimal point 8 places to the left because the exponent is negative.
Starting with 7.3, move the decimal point 8 places to the left:
0.000000073
So, the number 7.3 x 10^-8 in decimal notation is 0.000000073.