Question

Determine the value of xexFormula1" title="0.176 = 1.76 \times {10}^{x} " alt="0.176 = 1.76 \times {10}^{x} " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

Hey there!!

Given :

$0.176 = 1.76 * 10^{x}$

If we place -1 in place of ' x ', we get the required answer.

Hence, x = -1.

Hope my answer helps!!

Answer 2

Here we're moving the decimal point in 0.176 one place to the left.  Thus, x = -1.  Note that 1.76*10^(-1) = 0.176.