SOLUTION: Extremely large or small numbers are conveniently expressed in scientific notation, which consists of a number with one digit to the left of the decimal point multiplied by 10 rais

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Question 8456: Extremely large or small numbers are conveniently expressed in scientific notation, which consists of a number with one digit to the left of the decimal point multiplied by 10 raised to a power. What is the power of 10 known as?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Powers are also known as "exponents"
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