A sample of 5 lactobacillus bacteria found in yogurt measure 7.9 x 10-6 m in total length. A second sample of 3 bacteria measure 5.2 x 10-7 m in total length. What is the average length of a lactobacillus bacteria? Keep the answer in scientific notation. Round the mantissa to the nearest hundredth.

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. A common microorganism among probiotics is the lactobacillus bacteria. A sample of 5 lactobacillus bacteria found in yogurt measure 7.9 x 10-6 m in total length. A second sample of 3 bacteria measure 5.2 x 10-7 m in total length. What is the average length of a lactobacillus bacteria? Keep the answer in scientific notation. Round the mantissa to the nearest hundredth.

Mantissa is

Exponent for power of 10 is

Unit symbol is

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