Question

what is the number 5.9 time 10 to the power of 5 written in decimal notation

Answer 1

To write the number \( 5.9 \times 10^5 \) in decimal notation, you move the decimal point in 5.9 five places to the right.

Here’s how you do it:

1. Start with 5.9.
2. Move the decimal point five places to the right:

- After 1 place: 59.0
- After 2 places: 590.0
- After 3 places: 5900.0
- After 4 places: 59000.0
- After 5 places: 590000.0

So, \( 5.9 \times 10^5 \) in decimal notation is \( 590000 \).