Verified Answer :

Okay move the decimal behind the first number (1) and now count how many miles you made. You moved 1 space the the right meaning it is negative. 1.588×10^-1.

Answer:

\(1.588 * 10^{-1}\).

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: 0.1588.

To find : express this number in scientific notation.

Solution : We have given 0.1588.

To express in scientific notation multiply and divide the number by 10

\(\frac{0.1588 * 10}{10}\).

\(\frac{1.588}{10}\).

\(1.588 * 10^{-1}\).

Therefore, \(1.588 * 10^{-1}\).