Algebra Examples

52

$52$ thousandths

Step 1

Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

0.052

$0.052$

Step 2

Move the decimal so there is one non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point. The number of decimal places you move will be the exponent on the

10

$10$ . If the decimal is being moved to the right, the exponent will be negative. If the decimal is being moved to the left, the exponent will be positive.

5.2 \times 10^{- 2}

$5.2 \times 10^{- 2}$