Convert each of the following numbers from scientific to ordinary notation and write its name. 2 x 10^-2 Can you explain or clarify this problem? Thank you.

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Convert each of the following numbers from scientific to ordinary notation and write its name.  2 x 10^-2 Can you explain or clarify this problem? Thank you.

Steve · Answer

1 = 10^0 = one .1 = 10^-1 = one tenth .01 = 10^-2 = one hundredth so, 2x10^-2 = .02 = two hundredths or one fiftieth