How do you express #3.08times10^-4# in standard form?

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Answer 1 · 2017-04-24T01:18:05

Because the exponent of the 10s term is negative we must move the decimal point 4 places to the left:

#3.08 xx 10^-4 = 0.000308#

Answer 2 · 2017-04-24T01:18:58

#3.08 * 10^-4 = 0.000308#

Since the exponent on 10 is negative 4 , just move the decimal point 4 spaces to the left.
Think of the number this way...

#000003.0800000#

#3.08 * 10^-4# now move the decimal 4 spaces left

#00.00030800000#

So your answer is

#0.000308#

Extra tip: if the exponent was positive you would move the decimal point to the right

#3.08 * 10^4#

#000003.0800000# Move decimal 4 spaces right

#0000030800.000#

So your answer is

#30800#