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Chapter 0: Problem 126

How do you know if a number is written in scientific notation?

Short Answer

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A number is in scientific notation if it is expressed as a product of two factors, where the first is between 1 and 10, and the second is a power of 10.

Step by step solution

Checking the digit

Examine the number and assess whether it is expressed as a product of two factors, with the first factor having a value between 1 and 10 (inclusive of 1 but exclusive of 10).

Check the multiplier

Evaluate if the second factor of the number is a power of 10. Note that this includes 10 raised to the power of a positive integer for numbers greater than 1, and 10 raised to the power of a negative integer for numbers less than 1.

Make a conclusion

If both conditions are met, the number is written in scientific notation.

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How do you know if a number is written in scientific notation?

Short Answer

Step by step solution

Checking the digit

Check the multiplier

Make a conclusion

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