SOLUTION: Convert to scientific notation: 0.1514 i need help

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Question 501717: Convert to scientific notation: 0.1514
i need help
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Scientific notation should end up
looking like this:
a.aaa x 10%5Eb
Do this conversion:
+.1514+=+1.514%2F10+
Now use the rule that says:
+1%2F10%5Ea+=+10%5E%28-a%29+
In this case, +a+=+1+
+.1514+=+1.514%2A10%5E%28-1%29+