Question

how do you write 0.000145 in scientific notation? $square \times 10^{square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coefficient (1≤c<10)

To get a coefficient between 1 and 10, move the decimal in 0.000145 right 4 places: $1.45$

Step2: Determine exponent of 10

Since we moved the decimal right 4 places, the exponent is $-4$

Answer:

$1.45 \times 10^{-4}$
(Blanks filled: first blank = 1.45, second blank = -4)