how do i write 5.1 x 10^-6 as a number in standard form?

Answer 1

5.1 x 10^-6
Since the exponent is negative,
count 6 places to the left from where the decimal point is.

5.1 x 10^-6 = 0.0000051

Answer 2

Thats not right. The answer is or would be: 0.000001 please check your work!

Answer 3

Actually, anonymous, helper would be right! please correct YOUR work! Thank you very much!

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