Find 0.078−(5.2×10^−3). Express your answer in scientific notation. Do not round your answer.

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0.078 - (5.2 × 10^-3) can be expressed as 0.078 - 0.0052.

Subtracting the two numbers, we have 0.0728.

Therefore, 0.078 - (5.2 × 10^-3) = 7.28 × 10^-2.
or 78 *10^-3 - 5.2 *10^-3 = 72.8 *10^-3
= 7.28*10^-2
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Therefore, 0.078 - (5.2 × 10^-3) is equal to 7.28 × 10^-2.
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