SOLUTION: hi, i had a question about negative exponents, how would i solve 1.6 multiplied by 10 to the negative 19.

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: hi, i had a question about negative exponents, how would i solve 1.6 multiplied by 10 to the negative 19.      Log On


   



Question 199304: hi, i had a question about negative exponents, how would i solve 1.6 multiplied by 10 to the negative 19.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, stanbon:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.6x10^-19 is scientific notation
the answer is move the decimal 19 places to the left
.00000000000000000016

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
hi, i had a question about negative exponents, how would i solve 1.6 multiplied by 10 to the negative 19.
---------------------
There is no "solution" because there is no equation.
If you want to write the number in a different form
move the decimal point 19 places to the left to get:
0.00000000000000000016
===============================
Cheers,
Stan H.