Question

Write in scientific notation: 4731

a) 4.731 X 10^3
b) 10^2
c) 10^-3
d) 10^10

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Place the decimal point between the first two digits to get 4.731


Now move the decimal point 3 spots to the right to get 4731 again


Because we moved it 3 places, this means that the exponent is 3


So 4731 = 4.731 X 10^3