Question

Write the following value in scientific notation: 0.00000000004589.

Answer 1

489 × 10-11.5

Explanation:

In order to write number 0.00000000004589 in scientific notation we need to move the decimal point from its current location (black dot) to the new position (red dot).

0.00000000004.589

So, we need to move decimal point 11 places to the left.

This means that the power of 10 will be negative 11.

Now we have that the

Number part = 4.589 and

Exponent part = -11

So, the solution is:

489 × 10-11.5

Answer 2

4.589×10to the power of -11

Explanation: