Question

The solution generated by the calculator is 5.779E–8. Describe how to interpret the solution.

Answer 1

the E-8 at the end means the number is multiplied by 10^-8

so 5.779E-8=

5.779 x 10^-8 =

a negative power means move the decimal place that many places to the left

so 5.779 x 10^-8 =

0.00000005779

Explanation:

Answer 2

the E-8 at the end means the number is multiplied by 10^-8

so 5.779E-8=

5.779 x 10^-8 =

a negative power means move the decimal place that many places to the left

so 5.779 x 10^-8 =

0.00000005779