10. What is 0.00000512 in scientific notation?

Question

The answer is
5.12 x 10 -6
but I have to explain why and idk? :(

Answer 1

start at the decimal and move right until you get one non zero number on the left, namely 5

You had to move right SIX spaces which is multiplying by ten six times
so
.00000512 * 10^6 = 5.12
so
.00000512 = 5.12 /10^6
which is
5.12*10^-6

Answer 2

Ok thank you so so much @Damon. :D

Answer 3

You are welcome.

Answer 4

Thanks Damon! You. are. the. bomb. :)