Question

7.1x10^-2 as an ordinary number

Answer 1

Hey there,

So let's start off with one part of this equation . . . 


$10^{-2}$ would be 0.01.

So, we have 0.01 has our answer (so far).
 
Then we would do 7.1 × 0.01, this would give us  . . .

0.071.

Your correct and final answer would be $\boxed{0.071}$

Hope this helps you!

~Jurgen

Answer 2

The number given in standard form can be expressed as an ordinary number to obtain 0.071.

The given expression;

$7.1\times 10^{-2}$

To express the given number as an ordinary number we will simplify it as follow;

• divide 7.1 by 100
• take the decimal point two steps backward

The solution becomes;

$7.1 \times 10^{-2} = 0.071$

Therefore, the number given in standard form can be expressed as an ordinary number to obtain 0.071.

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