How do you write 7.984 × 10–3 in standard form?

Answer 1

To write $7.984\times {10}^{-3}$ in standard form, you need to convert it to decimal form. The negative exponent indicates that you will move the decimal point three places to the left.

Starting with $7.984$:

1. Move the decimal point three places to the left:
   • Move one place: 0.7984
   • Move two places: 0.07984
   • Move three places: 0.007984

So, $7.984\times {10}^{-3}$ in standard decimal form is $0.007984$.