Question

write the following number in standard form. do not rou
$3.51 \cdot 10^{-2}$
ow your work here

Explanation:

Step1: Understand negative exponent rule

$10^{-2} = \frac{1}{10^2} = \frac{1}{100}$

Step2: Multiply by the coefficient

$3.51 \times \frac{1}{100} = \frac{3.51}{100}$

Step3: Shift decimal left twice

Moving the decimal in 3.51 two places left gives 0.0351

Answer:

0.0351