SOLUTION: How would I express this equation in scientific notation? (5.92 x 10-1)-1 (the 10-1 is actually 10 to negative power 1) and -1 is also -1 power

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Question 813017: How would I express this equation in scientific notation?
(5.92 x 10-1)-1 (the 10-1 is actually 10 to negative power 1) and -1 is also
-1 power

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5.92 x 10^-1)^-1
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= [(5.92(1/10)]^-1
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= 0.592^-1
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= 1.6892
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= 1.6892x10^0
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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