SOLUTION: how do you write 5.71 x 10^-5 in standard notation?

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Question 69775: how do you write 5.71 x 10^-5 in standard notation?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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10^-5 REQUIRES THE DECIMAL TO BE MOVED 5 PLACES TO THE LEFT. THUS
5.71*10^-5=0.0000571