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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Chapter 1, Problem 76

Write each number in decimal notation without the use of exponents. 7.00001×1010-7.00001\(\times\)10^{10}

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Identify the given number: \(-7.00001 \times 10^{10}\).
Recall that multiplying by \$10^{10}$ means moving the decimal point 10 places to the right.
Start with the number 7.00001 and move the decimal point 10 places to the right, adding zeros as needed.
Since the original number is negative, keep the negative sign in front of the final number.
Write the resulting number after moving the decimal point as the decimal notation without exponents.

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Scientific Notation

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