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What is the scientific notation for the number 45000?
What is the scientific notation for the number 45000?
- 4.5 x 10^4 (correct)
- 45 x 10^3
- 0.45 x 10^5
- 4.5 x 10^5
What is one key step in converting a large number to scientific notation?
What is one key step in converting a large number to scientific notation?
- Add a decimal point at the end of the number.
- Adjust the number so it is between one and ten. (correct)
- Substitute the number with its square root.
- Multiply the number by ten.
What does the exponent represent when writing a number in scientific notation?
What does the exponent represent when writing a number in scientific notation?
- The total number of digits in the original number.
- The number of times the base is multiplied by itself. (correct)
- The sum of the digits in the original number.
- The position of the decimal point in the number.
How is the scientific notation of a number like 0.00076 expressed?
How is the scientific notation of a number like 0.00076 expressed?
When converting a number to scientific notation, what should you do with the decimal point?
When converting a number to scientific notation, what should you do with the decimal point?
In the expression 5.6*10^3, what does the '3' indicate?
In the expression 5.6*10^3, what does the '3' indicate?
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Scientific notation definition
Scientific notation definition
A way to write very large or very small numbers using a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10.
Convert 12,000,000 to scientific notation
Convert 12,000,000 to scientific notation
1.2 x 10^7
Convert 0.003 to scientific notation
Convert 0.003 to scientific notation
3 x 10^-3
Scientific notation form
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Power of 10 in Scientific Notation
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