document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=264203>Question 264203</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help converting to scientific notation the following...\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use an x to indicate multiplication, but do not include spaces in your response. Don;t forget to use the ^ sign to indicate exponents....\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "71500\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can someone help me please ?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "thank you! </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #194589 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Alan3354><B>Alan3354(69443)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Alan3354><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=Alan3354><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=194589\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 71500 = 7.15*10^4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using x for multiplication is not a good idea, x is often used as a variable.  Use the asterisk instead.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Even better, use<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7.15E4<BR>\n" );
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