Which of the following expressions is written in scientific notation ?

a.) 73.4 x 10^5
b.) 0.09 x 10^7
c.) 80 x 10^3
d.) 4.22 x 10^-3

Question

Which of the following expressions is written in scientific notation ? 

a.) 73.4 x 10^5 
b.) 0.09 x 10^7 
c.) 80 x 10^3 
d.) 4.22 x 10^-3

anonymous · Answer

Do you know what the rules are when it comes to scientific notation?

anonymous · Answer

i know a little

anonymous · Answer

Tell me what you know off the top of your head

anonymous · Answer

the more zeros thats should be what the 10 power to am i right ?

anonymous · Answer

Yes you are right that depending on the zeros, that would effect the power in the 10

anonymous · Answer

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/exponent3.htm

anonymous · Answer

This might help you a little better by showing a bit of examples to you and notice where the decimal point is in each when in scientific notation

aravindg · Answer

Hi, I can see that you are a new member here at OpenStudy so, I would first like to say Welcome to OpenStudy, I would like to point you to the chat pods these chat pods are where you can make new friends and talk to new people just like you, I would also like to emphasize our "NON-CHEATING POLICY" we ask here at OpenStudy that you do NOT post exam/Test questions if you are caught doing this we will notify your current school I would also like to ask you to check out the OpenStudy "Code of Conduct" http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct Please read this carefully and thoroughly. Welcome to the OpenStudy Community! Ambassador