A student performs a calculation using a calculator, and the result is shown.
4.6×10−3
Which is an equivalent expression for this value?
Responses
4.6×−30
4 point 6 times negative 30
0.0046
0 point 0 0 4 6
461,000
the fraction with numerator 46 and denominator 1 comma 000
4.6+10−3
0.0046
To find an equivalent expression for 4.6×10−3, we need to understand scientific notation. The format for scientific notation is a number multiplied by a power of 10. In this case, 4.6 is the number, and 10−3 represents "10 to the power of -3" or 1/1000.
To convert 4.6×10−3 to an equivalent expression, we need to move the decimal point 3 places to the left. This results in the number 0.0046. Therefore, the correct answer is:
0.0046