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Write each number in scientific notation.
a.
b.
(a)
To write:
The number
Answer to Problem 1P
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Approach:
To write a number in scientific notation:
1. Move the decimal point in the original number so that the new number has a value between
2. Count the number of decimal places the decimal point is moved in the step-1. If the original number is
3. Multiply the new number in step-1 by
Calculation:
Given number:
The original number is greater than
Thus,
Final statement:
Therefore, the scientific notation of
(b)
To write:
The number
Answer to Problem 1P
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Approach:
To write a number in scientific notation:
1. Move the decimal point in the original number so that the new number has a value between
2. Count the number of decimal places the decimal point is moved in the step-1. If the original number is
Multiply the new number in step-1 by
Calculation:
Given number:
The original number is less than
Thus,
Final statement:
Therefore, the scientific notation of
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