SOLUTION: Find the reciprocal and express it in scientific notation. 6.25 x 10^-3 The answer is: 1.6 x 10^2 *please explain the STEPS to get to the answer.

Question 300806: Find the reciprocal and express it in scientific notation. 6.25 x 10^-3

The answer is: 1.6 x 10^2

*please explain the STEPS to get to the answer.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the reciprocal and express it in scientific notation. 6.25 x 10^-3
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Use E-3 for 10^-3
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When you invert 10^a, it's 10^-a, just change the sign
1/6.25E-3 = (1/6.25)E+3
= 0.16E3
= 1.6E2 or 1.6*10^2

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