The expression \( 7 \times 10^{-9} \) is a representation of a number in scientific notation. It can be interpreted as:
\[ 7 \times 10^{-9} = 0.000000007 \]
This means that the number is equal to 7 billionths, or 7 nanometers in some contexts (like measurements in nanotechnology or physics). If you have any specific questions or need further clarification about this number, feel free to ask!