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Question
Express the following numbers in standard form:
3759 × 10−4
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Solution
To express a number in the standard form, move the decimal point such that there is only one digit to the left of the decimal point.
3759 x 10−4 = 3.759 x 103 x 10−4 = 3.759 x 10−1 (The decimal point is moved three places to the left.)
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