SOLUTION: What are these numbers in scientific notation 1. 3,670 2. 0.000497

Algebra ->  Conversion and Units of Measurement -> SOLUTION: What are these numbers in scientific notation 1. 3,670 2. 0.000497      Log On


   

Question 349684: What are these numbers in scientific notation
1. 3,670
2. 0.000497
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, unlockmath:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Move the decimal point 3 places to the left.
3670=3.67x10%5E%283%29
.
.
.
Move the decimal point 4 places to the right.
0.000497=4.97x10%5E%28-4%29

Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
I'll help you with the one, let's see if you can do the second one.
3,670.
With this one set it up so the decimal point will be moved 3 places over to give us only a "ones" place value.
3.670 x 10^3
Make sense?
RJ
www.math-unlock.com